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Thailand studying Japan’s satellite model
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) has teamed up with the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) to study Japan’s satellite model to seek supervisory direction for the satellite industry, in which foreign investments will be allowed after Thaicom Plc’s 20-year satellite concession ends ...
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Asean battles marine debris
Bangkok declaration by ministers today to focus on cooperative efforts and measures in the region to tackle this serious environmental threat.ASEAN member countries will sign the Bangkok Declaration to jointly combat the pervasive marine plastic debris problem in the region.Keep reading ...
Pratch Rujivanarom
Smog in North takes big toll on public health
Nearly a quarter of a million people in the North sought medical treatment for four different kinds of ailments that flared up amid the intense air pollution between February 17 and 23.Locals in Chiang Mai lament that their hometown has again been besieged by smog ...
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Not enough water left for rice farmers in Northeast
A water shortage is threatening to soon strike several northeastern provinces. At risk are Roi Et, Maha Sarakham and Yasothon. Some parts of the Chi River in Yasothon are already running dry and the water level in the Maha Sarakham-based Wang Yang Dam is running low. ...
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Waste-to-energy plants 'an environmental hazard’
Academics have urged the authorities to slow down their large-scale waste-to-energy development policy, as it could severely harm the country’s environment and people’s health.The Interior and Energy ministries disclosed that the government is offering more subsidies to further boost investments in waste-to-energy power plants at ...
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New cyberlaw ripe for abuse, activists warn
Rights organisations and activists have red-flagged the recently approved cybersecurity law and are urging candidates in the March 24 election to push for amendments to narrow its interpretation and guard against infringements on freedom of expression and freedom of privacy. While legislators insist that the ...
Asina Pornwasin
UN for first time places day’s focus on threats to undersea ecosystem
The United Nations has identified over-fishing and islands of plastic pollution as the major threats not only to ocean biodiversity but also to the livelihoods of billions of people who rely on bountiful seas.The importance of marine biodiversity to the global economy and food security ...
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SPECIAL REPORT: EU-driven timber certification raises hopes for sustain forest management and forest dwellers' benefits.
With Potentially high benefits at stake, Thailand is moving toward allowing the harvesting of some tree species, which is currently banned unless special permission is obtained.Supporters say a legal amendment could help raise incomes and lead to sustainable livelihoods for forest dwellers, while also stimulating ...
Piyaporn Wongruang
NGOs seek slowdown of Group worries about environmental impact of speedy development on lives of local people
Environmentalists are urging the government to slow down the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in order to protect locals from environmental impacts and related conflicts.Keep reading ...
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61% of Thai economy to be ‘digitalised’ by 2022: IDC
IDC on Monday unveiled its top predictions for Thailand’s information-technology industry for this year and beyond, predicting that by 2022 more than 61 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product will be digitalised.Keep reading ...
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