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Fishermen threaten strike

The commercial fishing sector has renewed its call for the government to bypass the lengthy hiring process for migrant workers or face a strike. Led by , head of the provincial fishing association, said on Saturday (July 28)  fishing operators have demanded that they should ...

Mekong flood alert for northeastern provinces

Northeastern provinces along the Mekong have been warned of possible flooding due to the rapidly rising water level of the river. The hydrology office in Nong Khai said on Sunday (July 29) that heavy rains in northern Thailand and Laos were pouring water into the ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

Clawing back the tiger population

To mark Global Tiger Day (July 29), lead tiger researchers and advocates come together to address critical threats against tigers as much as means to help conserve them.DESPITE RECEIVING good news that at least 10 to 15 tigers have been found roaming in the Thap ...

Piyaporn Wongruang

Poll shows mixed opinions on politicians switching parties

People offer mixed opinions when asked how they view election candidates moving from one party to another prior to an election, according to the results of an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University Poll.Keep reading ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

Thailand 'must overhaul education' to achieve high-tech ambitions

Thailand must overhaul the education system, which will take up to 20 years, before the country can harvest the full benefits of its Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) investment zone, according to John D. Kasarda, chief adviser to the EEC’s “aerotropolis” project.Keep reading ...

Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat

US-China Trade War May Benefit Thailand In The Long Term

The recovery of the US economy, with higher interest rates and bond yield rates, has an impact on capital flows and the Thai baht exchange rate.The rise in global oil prices from geopolitical tensions pushes our petrol prices and other prices up, while the looming ...

Big Data will become driving force for economy, Sontirat says

Commerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong has shared his insights into the potential for Big Data to become a driving force in the economy.Sontirat said the processing of vast amounts of data could generate increased purchasing power among people at the grassroots level of the economy, while ...

The Nation Reporter

Second-generation Chinese aim to impress in Thailand

Spurred by Thailand’s flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative and growing economy, second-generation entrepreneurs from China are keen to invest in Thailand despite concerns about state policy consistency. Keep reading ...

Waste management steps up a gear

The National Legislative Assembly yesterday (July 26) accepted for deliberation a bill on the establishment of an economic and social development council which will replace the current National Economic and Social Development Board. Keep reading ...

Flood alert as Mekong water rises

Residents in Nakhon Phanom were on Thursday (July 26) warned to brace for possible flooding after the water level in the Mekong River rose to 11 metres, two metres away from overflow, due to downpours caused by tropical storm Son-Tinh. Keep reading ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

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