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BoI gives nod to projects in Deep South
The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved two projects — a hospitality business and coconut oil production — in Nong Chik district, Pattani province, with a combined value of 620 million baht. Keep reading ...
Lamonphet Apisitniran
Welfare campaign helps alleviate hardships, boost local economies: PM
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha asserted the government’s welfare campaign has helped reduced living costs according to the people’s needs, while also help circulate money to boost local economies, says speaker.Keep reading ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
Construction of Thai-Chinese high-speed rail slated to begin next year
The government has ensured that the construction of the first phase of the remaining three sections of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima will begin in April next year.Keep watching ...
Worry over worsening conflicts after EEC land use changes
Land conflicts are likely to worse in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), academics warn, because the revised city plans for the three provinces involved will enlarge the industrial zone and swallow vast swaths of farmland, displacing farmers.Keep reading ...
Pratch Rujivanarom
Border control gets hi-tech boost from Canada-funded initiative
To ensure the safety of vulnerable migrant workers, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) last week gave the Royal Thai Police Cadet Academy an online learning portal to assist training in detecting fraudulent travel documents, people smuggling and transnational crime.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Skilled foreign workers needed in Thailand
A Thai academic says the nation needs to attract skilled foreign workers to work in the country, especially in the industrial technology sector, to overcome a shortage of skilled-workers.Keep watching ...
Labour Ministry launches living quality development campaign for working women
The Ministry of Labour has joined hands with partner agencies to introduce a living quality enhancement campaign for working women, using mental exercises to help achieve success.Keep reading ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
Program to develop one model school per sub district
The government is targeting at least one school per sub-district to serve as a model of education development. The plan is part of a push to improve educational quality, access to learning and an end to inequality among children.Keep watching ...
Energy Ministry issues two measures to maintain oil palm price
The Ministry of Energy has issued two urgent measures to prop up the price of oil palm, buying up raw palm for energy production and the production of biodiesel starting from December.Keep watching ...
Calls mount to amend LGBTI bill
Calls have been made to amend a draft bill on civil partnerships for same-sex couples to allow them to gain financial benefits, adopt children and terminate their partnership registrations under certain conditions, according to the Justice Ministry. Keep reading ...
