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Labour activists seek better retirement benefits for Thais
Labour-rights activists are pressing for better welfare and law enforcement for workers, both Thais and migrants, on the occasion of Labour Day.Celebrated on May 1 every year, this important day gives workers and activists ample opportunities to make their voices heard.Keep reading ...
Chularat Saengpassa and Rachanon Charoonsak
Educating a new breed of skilled personnel
Two new educational projects are being kicked off this year at a combined budgeted cost of Bt14 billion to feed the demand for skilled workers for the 10 “new engines of growth” or “S-curve industries” as Thailand aspires for an economic transformation.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Thailand’s Response to the Comments of Human Rights Watch on the Protection of Labour in Fisheries Sector
With regard to the Human Right Watch (HRW)’s open letter to the Royal Thai Government concerning labour reforms in the Thai fisheries industry, dated 13 April 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand would like to thank the HRW for closely ...
Thailand’s Progress on Traceability Systems for Fish and Fishery Products
Thailand, as one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of processed aquatic animal products, is determined to develop a credible traceability system for aquatic animals, which are brought to Thai ports or processed in Thailand, to ensure that no aquatic animals derived from the ...
Thailand protesters in rare rally over Chiang Mai development
Protesters in Thailand have staged one of the country’s biggest demonstrations since the 2014 military coup as they campaign against a luxury housing development on forested land. More than 1,000 people gathered in the northern city of Chiang Mai. They rallied against a housing project ...
BBC News Reporter
ONWR seeks 150 billion baht fund for water projects
The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) is seeking a 150-billion-baht fund for 13 major water management projects. Speaking after a meeting of the government’s sub-committee on water resource management strategies chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Chatchai Sarikulya, ONWR Secretary General Somkiat Prajamwong said the ...
Supawadee Wangsri
Ranong holds Thai-Myanmar business matching sessions
Thai and Myanmar firms attended business matching sessions held by Ranong province to promote cross-border trading. Provincial Governonr of Ranong Jatupot Piyumputra presided over the opening ceremony for the Thailand-Myanmar business matching participated by officials and private firms from both countries.Keep reading ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
Water management plan adjusted to align with national strategies
The first meeting of the sub-committee on the strategic management of water resources has aligned the country’s water management plan with the 20-year national strategy outlined by the current administration. Keep reading ...
Thammarat Thadaphrom
Human Rights Watch acknowledges Govt’s efforts to protect fisheries workers
Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has disclosed that a letter has been sent by the Human Rights Watch to the Thai government in acknowledgement of the latter’s efforts to improve protection of labor in the Thai fisheries sector.Keep reading ...
Surapan Laotharanarit
Cabinet approves measures to cut producing costs for farmers
The cabinet approved Pracharat measures to cut the producing costs for farmers by providing them access to working capital and equipment.Mukdaharn Provincial Public Relations Official Kumyuen Wongchalee said the cabinet approved the measures to help farmers and farming institutes reduce their producing costs under the ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
