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Upstream dams a threat to tomatoes, farmers
Thailand’s finest tomato production areas along Mekong River in the northeastern region have suffered serious impacts from dams in the lower Mekong River Basin, causing financial distress for the local farmers and threatening their livelihoods.Keep reading ...
Pratch Rujivanarom
Mekong communities urged to organise emergency plans
A communitirs-led emergency response plan is being advocated to cope with water hazards and dam disasters on the entire Mekong River Basin, as climate change magnifies the threats of water disasters posed by dams.Keep reading ...
Pratch Rujivanarom
Agencies offer scheme to ease poverty
The Office of National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), the National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre (NECTEC), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and the Ministry of Science and Technologies have joined up to help alleviate poverty in Thailand. Keep reading ...
Jirapan Boonnoon
EIA approved for housing and dual railway projects
The National Environment Board has approved an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the construction of affordable rental housing units in Chonburi, and a Nong Khai-Khon Kaen dual railway project. Members of the National Environment and other related agencies approved the EIA report commissioned for the ...
Nuppol Suvansombut
Developing human capabilities will help firms prepare for digital disruptions, say experts
You need strong human capabilities to be able to make use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is only when the two are combined together can progress and productivity be maximised, said Hau L Lee, The Thoma Professor of Operations, Information and Technology, Stanford Graduate School ...
Phuwit Limviphuwat
Statement by H.E. Mr. Virasakdi Futrakul at General Debate during 73rd Session of UNGA
“We are living in a VUCA world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. The United Nations needs to adapt to meet the challenges of the VUCA environment in order to fulfil its noble mission of peace and security, development, and human rights. Thailand therefore ...
Govt, mining company violated rights of locals, claims report of 10 years of reprisals
Fortify Rights has accused Thai authorities and a Thai gold mining company of violating the rights of local environmental defenders involved in opposing a gold mine in northeastern Thailand for more than a decade. The organisation released a new 90-page report, “We Fight to Protect Our ...
Banking on investments
As we pointed out in our previous article on Sept 5, we are probably at a late stage of the current economic cycle, but nowhere near the end of it. Gross domestic product growth, both global and domestic, has been creeping up at slightly above ...
Pornthep Jubandhu
BoI initiates two U-tapao project promotion approvals
The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved in principle promotional privileges for two concessions that are vital infrastructure projects: U-tapao airport development and Digital Park Thailand. BoI secretary-general Duangjai Asawachintachit said after the board’s meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, that the privileges would ...
Chatrudee Theparat
SPECIAL REPORT: Wildlife trafficking: a global scourge
The special report includes;– Law enforcement and prosecution seen improved over the years, but still one step behind trafficking– Wildlife trafficking– Global effort and,– Prosecution overhaulKeep reading ...
Piyaporn Wongruang