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Air pollution hits hazardous levels in North, Northeast
Air pollution intensified in the North and Northeast, as the level of particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) was found to have reached harmful levels in many provinces. Data from the Pollution Control Department (PCD) air quality monitoring system yesterday showed that the daily ...
Residents demand help after report concludes mine hazard
Tests of groundwater in Phichit area indicate toxic sulphates and heavy metals came from Akara’s tailing storage facility. People affected by environmental and health impacts from the Akara Resources Chatree gold mine in Phichit province urged authorities to address their problems, after an inspection by ...
Thailand sets up technological center for B&R Initiative
The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) together with Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced Tuesday the establishment of an international center for the Digital Belt and Road (DBAR) project. The Digital Belt and Road (DBAR) International Center of Excellence Bangkok will focus on cooperation ...
Strategy for sufficiency economy to come into force in July
THAILAND’S draft national strategy for stability, sustainability and wealth under the sufficiency economy philosophy is expected to come into force July with an annual assessment, according to National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB). The announcement came after national strategy committee meeting.Keep reading ...
Best and worst Asian countries for road quality
Road infrastructure is the marker of a country’s development and is significant for safety and satisfaction of the citizens. According to the opinion survey by World Economic Forum very few Asian countries have the best road infrastructure.Keep reading ...
EEC seen pushing GDP growth above 5%
Investment drawn to the proposed Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) could push the country’s economic growth rate above 5 percent by 2021, Siam Commercial Bank’s Economic Intelligence Centre (EIC) said.Keep reading ...
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