Bangkok Post
The rule of law's importance in Asean's development
It is commonly accepted that the rule of law is vital for the success of any nation state. And at the same time, it is increasingly acknowledged that the rule of law, security and development are interdependent. So it comes as no surprise that the ...
Prachuap again seeking permanent border crossing
Prachuap Khiri Khan will again propose the upgrading of Singkhon border pass to a permanent checkpoint at next week’s mobile cabinet meeting, to promote trade with Myanmar. Provincial governor Pallop Sinhaseni said on Friday the cabinet was due to visit Phetchaburi for meetings with central ...
Thailand again 'thinking' about joining Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
Thailand is considering applying to join the 11-nation trade deal that was initiated by ex-president Obama but abandoned by President Donald Trump on his first day in office. Negotiations over the deal were concluded in January by the countries — Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia, ...
Keeping the coal burning
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, which are currently able to eliminate up to 90% of the CO2 emissions of power plants, could keep coal companies thriving in a world that is increasingly intolerant of high-emissions energy production.Keep reading ...
Growth improves but domestic demand not strong enough: BoT
Thailand’s economy gained further traction on external demand but domestic demand was not “sufficiently strong”, and monetary policy has to remain accommodative to boost activity.Keep reading ...
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
Bleached coral reefs to heal by 2022
Severely bleached coral reefs in Phang Nga will recover by 2022, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources said Wednesday. Once prized as the most pristine reefs in the Andaman, some in Mu Koh Surin Marine National Park have been badly damaged but can bounce ...
Apinya Wipatayotin
Export growth highest in 62 months
The value of exports rose by 17.56% year on year in January, the largest increment in 62 months, Commerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong said on Wednesday. Exports last month were estimated at US$20.10 billion. It made a good start for this year and the baht’s appreciation ...
Online Reporters
Experts worry about ultra-fine air dust hazard.
The haze may appear to be clearing from the Bangkok skyline, the risk of exposure to ultra-fine dust particles remains.Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Laos seeks Thai support on new Mekong bridge
The Lao government has approached Thailand for financial support for the construction of a new bridge connecting the two countries. Vientiane had forwarded the request in the form of grants or loans to the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency, the Vientiane Times reported, citing a ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
