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The hydro-electric power plant planned in Luang Prabang will not have any big transboundary impact on Thailand, said the head of Laos’ Department of Energy Policy and Planning, who argued that with Thailand’s support, the project stands to benefit everyone.Department chief Chansaveng Buongnong said hydro-electric ...

Thailand rescued a record 1,807 victims of human trafficking last year, according to data that campaigners on Monday said raised concerns about the nation’s ability to support survivors.The number of victims soared from 622 in 2018, while the previous high was 982 in 2015, the ...

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the central bank said it stands ready to use policy tools as appropriate and monitor structural problems which should be firmly addressed by all related parties.The statement was made on Tuesday (January 7) at the central bank and analysts’ ...

The Thai economy will improve only slightly if the investment and export sectors recover, or it could worsen if a new political crisis affects the investment and consumption sectors. Also, if a war develops between Iran and the United States, oil prices could spike 20 per ...

The cabinet is expected to approve the formation of a water management command centre on Tuesday, spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinsawat said on Sunday.The command centre is sanctioned by Section 24 of the 2018 Water Act, which calls for the set-up of a central coordinating unit to ...

Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana is focused on expanding the national e-payment system, lifting the competitive edge of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and strengthening the grassroots economy in 2020.Expanding the national e-payment system is meant to make life more convenient for people and sharpen small ...

CAT Telecom has entered the online interactive learning platform business to capitalise on the burgeoning trend of e-learning and open the door for those in remote areas to access alternative education.The platform, called Aculearn Online by CAT, was launched on Dec 25 in collaboration with ...

The committee tasked with preparing draft regulations for planned projects will speed up their work with completion expected in January ahead of their auctions in February, said Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong.These projects will help stimulate the grassroots economy, especially the community-based power plant scheme.Keep reading ...

The lowest level of water in the Mekong river in several decades has caused sandbanks to emerge, obstructing boat services across the border between Thailand and Laos, according to a local report.The low level of water has been caused by many factors including drought and ...

Two state enterprises — the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) and PTT — are being told to accelerate their investment plans both domestically and abroad to take advantage of the strong baht, says Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong.“Roughly 36 billion baht from Egat and 100 ...