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Cabinet nod for ‘Nora’ dance drama’s nomination for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved Nora, the southern Thai dance drama, being nominated for inclusion in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage representatives list, government assistant spokesman Colonel Athisit Chaiyanuwat announced at Government House.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
EU commits Bt80m to Unicef for protection of migrant and stateless children in Thailand
The European Union has committed more than Bt80 million to Unicef over the next three years to support efforts to strengthen policies and practice for the protection of migrant and stateless children in Thailand, Unicef said on Tuesday.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Economic growth may slacken due to power
The economic growth forecast for this year could be revised down to 3.7-4.2 per cent from the earlier estimate of 4-4.5 per cent, the Centre for Economic and Business Forecasting under the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce said.The downward revision follows the expected power ...
The Nation Reporter
Details of airport rail link, mega EEC projects may get a closer look
Thailand’s political parties have vowed to continue development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), while Democrat Party and Pheu Thai Party will review the high-speed railway project.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
NGOs call for universal pensions as key to women's rights and development
As member states and NGOs are gathering at the UN in New York for the 63rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), HelpAge International and its partners are calling for universal social protection for vulnerable older women.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Asean trade window tops agenda
Concluding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations and fully implementing the Asean Single Window (ASW) for all 10 Asean members by the end of this year are Thailand’s two top economic priorities as Asean chair, according to a senior official from the Commerce Ministry’s ...
Phuwit Limviphuwat
EXCLUSIVE: Dump the habit of plastics
WWF International is calling on Southeast Asia and other regions to tackle the menace of plastic waste, with its director-general outlining a multi-pronged approach and sustainable solutions.The world produces and consumes more than 300 million tonnes of plastic products every year, and Thailand’s rate of ...
Nophakhun Limsamarnphun
ANALYSIS: Farmers’ rights must be priority in next try at rice bill
Following growing pressure over its intention to help farmers, the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) this past week decided to amend the bill one last time in an attempt to reach compromise. But still, the bill’s content was tied up with complicated plant varieties and plant ...
Piyaporn Wongruang
Forest and wildlife bills passed despite protests
The National Legislative Assembly yesterday passed two amendments to the forestry and wildlife bills, which for the first time will allow forest dwellers and communities with overlapping claims to continue living “lawfully” in the forest – under some conditions.The National Parks Act and the Wildlife ...
The Nation Reporter
Public-private cooperation the key to transforming ‘sick cities’
The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) has launched a “Healthy Cities” campaign to improve people’s physical and social environments and tackle problems caused by various urban issues, including poor lifestyles and pollution.Keep reading ...
Poungchompoo Prasert
