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Thailand and Unicef are planning to cooperate more closely for the better care of migrant and stateless children. The plan was discussed during a meeting yesterday (Oct 17) between Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Unicef executive director Henrietta Fore. Keep reading.. ...

Thailand has climbed two notches in the rankings of the closely watched Global Competitiveness Index 4.0 (GIC 4.0) to 38th place.The country improved its score from 66.3 in 2017 to 67.5 out of 100 in the report that is put out by the World Economic ...

The Office of the Board of Investment or BOI has put focus on the comprehensive medical industry, not only because the government has determined the medical industry as one of the targeted industries, but also the development of this industry has a massive impact on ...

Thailand hopes to learn and perhaps implement the highly successful educational reform of Finland, where nearly a third of the adult population was uneducated a mere six decades ago.  Today, Finnish education unarguably ranks among the world’s best. Keep reading ...

In a meeting yesterday (Oct 16), the Cabinet approved drafts that will add legal conditions to support small- and medium-enterprises (SMEs), allow the setting up of trade associations and raise registration fees to help cope with the country’s economic situation. Keep reading ...

Teacher educators are re-examining their role in response to what they see as universities becoming increasingly focused on “money matters” rather than nurturing the best potential teachers.  “We are not in a position to seriously screen new students anymore. Frankly speaking, we recruit every applicant ...

It may be too late to save leatherback turtles from extinction in Thailand’s seas, as a legal deadlock prevents a conservation status upgrade to protect this critically endangered turtle species and three other rare marine animals.Keep reading ...

A prominent activist has urged every political party to express a clear stance on the country’s universal healthcare scheme and other state welfare issues ahead of the upcoming election. The call surfaced yesterday (Oct 16) amid growing concerns that influential groups intend to be selective ...

Stray dogs and cats must be registered and sterilised, otherwise their population will reach 2 million in 10 years, the Livestock Development Department has warned.The number of stray cats and dogs was estimated at 820,000 last year, and the total will reach 2 million by ...

An Internet of Things (IoT) Academic Network is being set up through a collaboration involving the National Electronic and Computer Technology Centre (Nectec) and 23 educational institutes and schools to develop human resources in the country.The move is aimed at helping the country cope with ...