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PM calls for urgency in digital services
The prime minister yesterday (Aug 23) told the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) and other top officials to quickly implement a policy to provide more digital government services to the public, noting that results have so far not met his expectations.The Digital Economy ...
The Nation Reporter
ASEAN journalists call for joint efforts to battle fake news
Recognizing fake news as a global challenge, media representatives of ASEAN countries have agreed that the fight against falsehoods and disinformation must be a joint effort of all stake-holders in their societies.They agreed that journalists and media organizations in the region must also join hands ...
Thailand gearing up for 12th ASEAN Skills Competition in Bangkok
Thailand is gearing up for the 12th ASEAN Skills Competition in Bangkok. The competition allows the region’s youth to exchange experiences in skill development, helping them keep pace with new technologies, meet international standards and ultimately enhance the potential of ASEAN. Keep reading ...
TMB aims to lead in sustainable banking
TMB BANK Plc , which recently issued Thailand’s first green bonds, aims to lead the way in sustainable banking by doing business in a way that supports its customers as well as social development, environment protection and the uplifting of banking service standards, TMB Chief ...
The Nation Reporter
Covestro to boost Thai investment with plant expansion
One of the world’s leading polymer companies, Covestro, is making a significant investment to boost its production capacity for specialty films in Rayong province.The expansion of the manufacturing plant in Map Ta Phut is being undertaken by the company to ensure it keeps pace with ...
Sirivish Toomgum
MoU slate to bring Chinese into EEC
The government will sign 17 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Chinese counterparts, expecting to capture new trade and investment for the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme. Keep reading ...
Lamonphet Apisitniran
Japanese waiting on EEC calendar
Japanese investment in Thailand is expected to become more vibrant after the timeline of the government’s much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is clarified, says Kalin Sarasin, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Keep reading ...
Phusadee Arunmas
Thailand warns of fresh flood as major dam expected to overflow
A major dam in central Thailand’s Phetchaburi province is expected to overflow at Wednesday (Aug 22) noon, triggering a fresh flood, officials said on Tuesday (Aug 21).The Kaeng Krachan dam is currently holding 777 million cubic metres of water or 109 percent of its full ...
B200bn Southern Corridor plan gets nod
The cabinet has approved in principle the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC), a scheme to link the Andaman Sea, the Gulf of Thailand and countries along the Indian Ocean rim.The SEC is estimated to cost at least 200 billion baht, which will mostly be spent on ...
In Search of Maritime Grand Strategy: Thailand’s fisheries policy under the military rule
Thai governments, for decades, have never treated the problem of forced labors and other serious allegations against its billion-dollar fishing industry as its primary concerns. Worse still, since the coup in 2014 Thailand’s ruling junta has constantly faced the mounting pressure at home and abroad. ...
