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What’s Next for China-Thailand Military Ties in 2018?
On January 26, Thailand’s military carried out a high-profile test of Chinese-built battle tanks, with media outlets invited to witness the event. The development once again put the focus on the Southeast Asian state’s deepening cooperation with Beijing in the defense realm.Keep reading ...
Prashanth Parameswaran
China’s Stoppage of Water at Yunnan Dam Affecting Shipping on Mekong in Chiang Rai
China has stopped discharging water from Yunnan Dam into the Mekong River, affecting boat services on the Mekong River in Chiang Rai Province. The Mekong River which runs through China’s Yunnan province has seen a significant drop in water levels in many areas after Yunnan ...
Thammarat Thadaphrom
High stakes as regime considers rights
A pre-Chinese New Year present from the government was Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s proclamation of the government’s human rights agenda to complement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Thailand’s “4.0” target to become a more developed society.Keep reading ...
Vitit Muntarbhorn
Thai businesses seek a more sustainable path
The concept of sustainability — balancing economic development with social and environmental issues — seems a far cry from the reality of modern Thailand. It is hard not to be skeptical when the country’s track record includes the European Union’s 2015 “yellow card” warning over ...
Peta Bassett
SEARP Tokyo Ministerial Conference 8 - 9 March 2018 at Tokyo, Japan
H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, is scheduled to attend the OECD Southeast Asia Regional Programme (SEARP) Tokyo Ministerial Conference, which will be held on 8 – 9 March 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Conference will cover the ...
Thai Labour Minister Briefing on Labour-related Issues in Thai Fisheries and Seafood Processing Sectors
On 15 February 2018, Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labour of the Kingdom of Thailand, gave a briefing to foreign and Thai media on the progress of labour-related issues in both Thai fisheries and seafood processing sectors.Keep reading ...
Thailand is preparing to declare the IUU-free Thailand
Thailand has declared the prevention, deterrence, and elimination of the illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as a national agenda, and has pursued the reform of the entire fisheries system with a view to promote sustainable and responsible fisheries.Keep reading ...
World Bank reported Thailand is grouped among 'progressive prosperity' countries.
The World Bank releases the Riding the Wave, An East Asian Miracle for the 21st Century, an analysis of the development trajectory for poverty eradication and the region’s prospects for “inclusive growth” of East Asia and the Pacific, will be presented at Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok.Keep ...
National agenda "Human Rights Co-ordinates Thailand 4.0 for Sustainable Development"
On February 12, 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with the Ministry of Justice hosted a national agenda. “Human Rights Drives Thailand 4.0 for Sustainable Development” at Santimaitri Building The Prime Minister presided over the opening ceremony and delivered keynote speeches. The opening remarks were presented by ...
Best and worst Asian countries for road quality
Road infrastructure is the marker of a country’s development and is significant for safety and satisfaction of the citizens. According to the opinion survey by World Economic Forum very few Asian countries have the best road infrastructure.Keep reading ...
