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Heat and drought in Thailand
We are now turning our attention to weather news. This year ‘s hot season has reportedly arrived much sooner than in many previous years. Many provinces have been declared drought disaster zones. The public sector has been preparing for the lack of water.Keep watching ...
Somkid deepens EEC China push
Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is leading a delegation representing the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) on a visit to China that will see the signing of two agreements that will provide a major boost to plans for the Eastern Airport City project in Rayong province.Keep ...
The Nation Reporter
Bang Kachao's protection status to keep 'krapow moo' green
Bang Kachao, also known as Bangkok’s green lung, has received a shield against industrial and polluting activities after it was named an environmentally protected area. Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Most Thai workers are happy at their jobs: Nida Poll
Most Thai workers say they are generally happy at their jobs, but many want the new government to increase the minimum wage to match the cost of living and provide better medical benefits, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Institution, ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
SPECIAL REPORT: PM FULLY EMBRACES China’s Belt and Road
Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday threw his full support behind China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), saying it was in line with Asean principles and goals. In his speech at the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, the Thai premier said China’s ambitious ...
The Nation Reporter
Political stalemate hits cybersecurity bill
The new cybersecurity bill may be delayed because many of the important posts and committees critical to the law’s effectiveness will have to be appointed by the new government, whose formation date is uncertain, says a legal expert. Keep reading ...
Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk
Thailand to speed up train link with China
Thailand has pledged to get its high-speed train through Isan running in time to link up with the line that will connect with the track being built through Laos to China. Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Govt appraises four major EEC projects
Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha chaired a meeting of the EEC Policy Committee this week, which reported on progress of four major projects including a high-speed rail linking three airports.The U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City Development Project is currently in the process of evaluating ...
Thailand and Cambodia cooperate on cross border migrant workers
Protecting migrant workers rights and enhancing multi-stakeholder dialogue to prevent human trafficking between Thailand and Cambodia will be front and centre at an international conference in Siem Reap, Cambodia today, April 25.Keep reading ...
Sreypov Men
World Bank downgrades Thailand’s 2019 GDP growth to 3.8%
The World Bank is downgrading Thailand’s growth projections to 3.8% from 3.9% for 2019. This compares to last year’s 4.1% GDP. The Bank says that export growth has shrunk to 5.7% from last year’s 5.9%.The World Bank’s senior economist for Thailand, Mr. Kiatpong Ariyapratya, says ...
