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Thai giants to ink Myanmar pact
Four massive Thai conglomerates — B.Grimm Group, Amata Corporation, PTT and Global Power Synergy — have entered into an agreement to develop an 800-square-kilometre industrial estate in Myanmar.A memorandum of understanding is expected to be signed by the beginning of next year, said B.Grimm chairman ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Inequality in education is a more serious problem for Thai students
On Tuesday, several students assembled before the Education Ministry in Bangkok, demanding that the strict school-uniform code be lifted as well as other reforms be introduced in the country’s education sector.Though students mentioned several problems that day and earlier, the one major problem they left ...
Thai Central Bank Says GDP May Be Worse Than Expected Next Year
Thailand’s gross domestic product could underperform next year if tourism remains weak, even as this year’s economic performance may beat sharply reduced forecasts, the country’s central bank head said Friday.All reasonable policy options are on the table in such a situation, although there’s currently no ...
Five brands responsible for most of Thailand’s plastic pollution: Greenpeace
Greenpeace Thailand also revealed the results of its 2020 plastic waste audit on Thursday.It showed the brands that produce the most plastic waste are Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), Dutch Mill, Osotspa Group, TCP, and Lactasoy Group. The audit was based on samples collected in Chiang ...
The Nation Reporter
Responsible behaviour will prevent second Covid wave, says poll
A survey conducted by Super Poll shows that taking responsibility for one’s own health is the most effective way to prevent a second wave of Covid-19 infections in Thailand.Noppadon Kannika, Super Poll Research Centre’s director, said the survey was conducted between December 1 and 4 ...
The Nation Reporter
Ministry sees four-year test for tourism sector
The tourism industry, which accounts for 12% of Thailand’s GDP, is expected to take at least four years to recover to the pre-pandemic levels, says the Finance Ministry.While several financial authorities and think tanks project Thailand’s economy will fully recover over the next two years, ...
Wichit Chantanusornsiri
Obesity, stunted growth in Thai kids spur worries
The Department of Health (DoH) has expressed concerns over the growing rate of obesity and short stature among Thai children, saying this needs to be addressed urgently.Speaking after a meeting with his officials to develop physical activity programmes to address the health issues on Wednesday, ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
JSCCIB asks for stimulus continuation
Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is urging the government to extend its economic stimulus campaigns for 3-6 months to continue ongoing efforts to boost spending.The call is being made as the economy has not fully recovered in the wake of the ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
New community-based route launched for post-Covid tourism
The government has unveiled a model tour for its community-based tourism policy tapping Thailand’s many canals and waterways. The model route is located in Ratchaburi, 80 kilometres west of Bangkok.It consists of four historical and agricultural sites – Chotikaram Temple, Jek Huat’s house, Lao Tak ...
The Nation Reporter
Cyberbullying On The Rise
Bullying has always been a problem for many people and societies since time immemorial. Now, with the increase of social media usage around the world, bullies have taken to the internet to proceed with their evil deeds. While technology has improved our lives in general, it ...
