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Save big cities in Asia from sinking

Earlier this month results from a study by consultancy firm Verisk Maplecroft deemed densely populated Asia as the most environmentally at-risk area in the world. How badly did the region fare?Well, of the top 100 cities in danger — Jakarta topped the list — 99 ...

Prospects for biodiesel upbeat in the short term: Krungsri report

Over the next three years, the biodiesel industry will enjoy improved business conditions thanks to an average annual increase of 3-4 per cent in domestic demand, which will then bring consumption to 5.3-5.7 million litres per day, according Krungsri Researches outlook.The study said there would ...

The Nation Reporter

UNHCR: No one ever chooses to become a refugee

Refugees, people fleeing air strikes by the Myanmar military, and those who are at risk of political persecution, have been the focus of attention in the months since the Feb 1 coup.This is particularly so in Thailand, which shares a border of over 2,400 kilometres ...

Tapping into the invaluable benefits of climate cooperation

As an ethologist and conservationist, Dr Jane Goodall’s famous words resonate: “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

April export gain likely more than 10%

Thai exports are maintaining healthy growth momentum and likely increased by more than 10% in April, says Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.Mr Jurin revealed on Friday the country’s exports have passed the low point, with outbound shipments increasing by more than 10% in April from US$18.9 ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

Local startup deals down, funding surges

The number of startup funding deals plunged to 30 in 2020, down from 41 the year before, due to the pandemic as investment focused more on companies in the growth stage, according to tech media Techsauce.However, the total investment in local startups surged to US$364 ...

Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk

Public hearings on Universal Coverage Scheme being held online amid pandemic

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) is holding virtual public hearings to improve the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) and answer stakeholders needs, a senior official has said.The NHSO has not suspended its public hearings despite the Covid-19 third wave in Thailand, said Dr Jedsada Chokdamrongsuk, ...

The Nation Reporter

Thailand Extends State of Emergency as Covid Deaths Surge

Thailand will extend a nationwide state of emergency to tackle the coronavirus pandemic for another two months as the deadliest phase of the outbreak to hit the nation so far shows no signs of easing.The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration, headed by Prime Minister Prayuth ...

Third-wave dampens TAT’s bid to boost domestic tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) believes it will not be able to meet its 2021 target because few people are travelling due to the third wave of Covid-19.TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the organization expects 90 million locals to take trips this year, slightly ...

The Nation Reporter

Financial system increasingly vulnerable

The Thai financial system has become more vulnerable due to negative shocks from the recent Covid-19 outbreak, says the Bank of Thailand (BoT).The financial situation of Thai households has become more fragile as reflected in the elevated debt-to-income ratio which is higher compared to other ...

Somruedi Banchongduang

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