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Student tech education boosted to prepare 4.0 workforce
Having succeeded in raising Thailand’s ratio of vocational students to 39.7 per cent this year – inching towards the government’s goal of 50 per cent – the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) head Suthep Chittayawong has vowed to boost it further.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Laos urged to abandon ‘Battery of Asia’ plan
Laos has to wake up from its dream to be the major power supplier of the region, say critics. The recent tragedy at the Xe-Pien Xe-Namnoy hydropower dam has clearly demonstrated that the benefits from selling electricity are small compared to the loss of human ...
Pratch Rujivanarom
Politicians see NLA proposal as a poll delay tactic
After some members of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) moved to amend the organic law governing the Election Commission (EC), some politicians said they are afraid another ploy may surface to delay the planned elections.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Fund to focus on ‘very poor’ students
The Equitable Education Fund (EEF) is trying to boost financial aid for more than 600,000 students who fall in the category of “very poor” or have just Bt42.7 in their pockets per day on average. “We hope the increase will go into effect next month,” ...
The Nation Reporter
Eco-tourism promoted for southern provinces
The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) is collaborating with eight institutes to develop eco-tourism for the benefit of 32 communities in the three southernmost provinces, DASTA director-general Nalikatibhag Sangsnit said.Keep reading ...
Somluck Srimalee
Private sector fears trade war hit on exports next year
The nation’s peak private-sector advisory grouping has voiced fears that the escalating trade conflict between the United States and China could harm the export sector – a standout performer in the Thai economy – next year.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Industry Ministry weighs up plan to expand EEC
The Industry Ministry is mulling a plan to expand the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to take in the provinces of Sakeow, Trat and Chantaburi.Industry Minister Uttama Savanay revealed the idea for an enlarged EEC at a seminar on the country’s flagship economic zone in Chon ...
The Nation Reporter
Brimming dams pose severe threat
People in western provinces urged to move to higher ground as more water to be released from reservoirs.Many dams in the western region are rapidly filling up due to heavy downpours, with the situation at Kaeng Krachan Dam being of the greatest concern. The reservoir ...
Pratch Rujivanarom
A River of dams
The Mekong River is 4,350 kilometres long and runs through or borders southern China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. To date, 241 dams have been built along the mighty transboundary river or its tributaries. Over a hundred more are planned or under construction.Keep reading ...
Ageing society spells promise for investors in retirement housing
Private investment in retirement homes is on the rise in Thailand, with Thonburi Healthcare Group among those companies eyeing the market potential amid an ageing society.Keep reading ...
Wichit Chaitrong
