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PM calls for urgency in digital services
The prime minister yesterday (Aug 23) told the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) and other top officials to quickly implement a policy to provide more digital government services to the public, noting that results have so far not met his expectations.The Digital Economy ...
The Nation Reporter
TMB aims to lead in sustainable banking
TMB BANK Plc , which recently issued Thailand’s first green bonds, aims to lead the way in sustainable banking by doing business in a way that supports its customers as well as social development, environment protection and the uplifting of banking service standards, TMB Chief ...
The Nation Reporter
Covestro to boost Thai investment with plant expansion
One of the world’s leading polymer companies, Covestro, is making a significant investment to boost its production capacity for specialty films in Rayong province.The expansion of the manufacturing plant in Map Ta Phut is being undertaken by the company to ensure it keeps pace with ...
Sirivish Toomgum
NESDB sticks to economic growth forecast of 4.2-4.7% after good first half
The National Economic and Social Development Board has maintained its forecast for the country’s economic growth this year at between 4.2 per cent and 4.7 per cent, after witnessing expansion of 4.8 per cent in the first half, office secretary-general Thosaporn Sirisumphand said on Monday ...
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Forest governance reforms needed in the region, forum told
Southeast Asian countries are being urged to incorporate forest governance into their policies in order to ensure the health of forested land and communities dependent on them.Several experiences in the region have proved that the lack of principles concerning forest policies and management – from ...
The Nation Reporter
Surge in coal use scuttling climate change efforts
A worldwide rebound in coal trading is disrupting efforts to mitigate global warming and prevent climate change.Energy analysts expect coal consumption in Southeast Asia and India to grow, as demand for the cheapest fuel is driving rapid economic expansion and offering big profits to investors ...
Pratch Rujivanarom
PM Says Science Important to National Development
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged children to be more interested in science as it is important to the development of the country. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the 2018 National Science and Technology Fair, Gen Prayut said science is part of everyday life ...
Nuppol Suvansombut
Don’t make dam business solely about profits, say advocates
Last month’s dam collapse at the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydropower project in Laos’ Attapeu province has so far claimed 35 lives, with 99 missing and thousands displaced.This tragedy has prompted the Lao government to set up panels to find the cause of the incident and exactly ...
Piyaporn Wongruang
New rules ban students from ‘indecency’ and ‘inappropriate’ displays of affection
The Cabinet has approved the Education Ministry’s new regulations banning students from holding public gatherings, “inappropriate” displays of affection and causing public nuisance.The new regulations, which will be implemented after being published in the Royal Gazette, is a revamp of the 2005 regulation on students’ ...
Kornrawee Panyasuppakun
PM calls for a digital ecosystem for region
Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged policymakers and entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia to develop and nurture a digital trade ecosystem as information technology in the region takes off. Delivering the keynote speech on the topic of “CLMVT Taking-Off Through Technology”, Prayut praised the region’s ...
Wichit Chaitrong