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Thailand Aims to Become Electric Vehicle Hub In 5 Years
The Thai government will roll out strategic plans to turn the country into an electric vehicle (EV) hub in five years under several promotional measures, said Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak on Wednesday.Somkid announced the policy after chairing a meeting of the National Electric Vehicle ...
UN warns Mekong River is a Disaster Hotspot
The Mekong River basin was identified as a major disaster risk hotspot by the United Nations today.Poor people living close to the river suffer high exposure to flood and drought, according to a report released today. A UN official also called for the nations in ...
Gov’t Moves to Protect Bangkok’s Famed ‘Green Lung’
The government on Thursday banned large-scale constructions or waste disposal in a river island south of the capital renowned for its lush nature.An order issued by the natural resources ministry said Bang Kachao area in Samut Prakan province is to be preserved as an environment ...