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Skilled foreign workers needed in Thailand
A Thai academic says the nation needs to attract skilled foreign workers to work in the country, especially in the industrial technology sector, to overcome a shortage of skilled-workers.Keep watching ...
Labour Ministry launches living quality development campaign for working women
The Ministry of Labour has joined hands with partner agencies to introduce a living quality enhancement campaign for working women, using mental exercises to help achieve success.Keep reading ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
Program to develop one model school per sub district
The government is targeting at least one school per sub-district to serve as a model of education development. The plan is part of a push to improve educational quality, access to learning and an end to inequality among children.Keep watching ...
Energy Ministry issues two measures to maintain oil palm price
The Ministry of Energy has issued two urgent measures to prop up the price of oil palm, buying up raw palm for energy production and the production of biodiesel starting from December.Keep watching ...
Calls mount to amend LGBTI bill
Calls have been made to amend a draft bill on civil partnerships for same-sex couples to allow them to gain financial benefits, adopt children and terminate their partnership registrations under certain conditions, according to the Justice Ministry. Keep reading ...
Labour Min ramps up efforts to quash child labour
The Labour Minister has ramped up efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. Labor Minister Pol General Adul Saengsingkaew, has chaired the 3rd National Committee Meeting on eliminating the worst forms of child labor. Participants agreed to disband the committee in charge of ...
Thana Boonlert
Thailand to lead Asean with creativity, complementarities and continuity
A briefing of foreign diplomats in Bangkok yesterday (Nov, 21) on Thailand’s coming year as chair of Asean was told the community needs to re-think its strategies and approaches if it is to remain relevant and central to the region.Keep reading ...
John Le Fevre
Bang Sue mega-station to be operational by January 2021
Bang Sue Central Station, which is set to replace Hua Lamphong as the capital’s main rail transport hub, will be operational by January 2021, the State Railway of Thailand’s (SRT) acting governor Worawut Mala says. Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Japan’s Foreign Policy in the Mekong Region
Although Japan has a complex history with the region, it has also carved out a role for itself as a prominent actor in development aid and foreign investment. Japan’s engagement has nevertheless to a certain extent been overshadowed by China’s presence. This year’s Summit highlighted ...
Don't leave refugee, migrant kids behind
Thailand has been a major destination for migrants and refugees for decades and now has more than 164,000 migrant and non-Thai students enrolled in schools and learning centres across the country. Keep reading ...
