National News Bureau of Thailand
EEC dubbed new driver of Thai economy
The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) that straddles three eastern provinces of Thailand is emerging as the new driving engine of the Thai economy. Tasanee Kiatpatraporn, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand, recently commented that the EEC project is an appropriate ...
Thammarat Thadaphrom
Cabinet acknowledges progress in Thailand-Myanmar cooperation in fighting drug trade
The Cabinet has acknowledged progress made in Thailand’s cooperation with Myanmar in tackling drug problems in the border area. Lt. Gen. Sansern Kaewkamnerd, spokesman of the Prime Minister’s Office, on Tuesday attended a press conference on the Cabinet meeting, in which he said the weekly ...
Anti-smoking campaign launched to reduce second-hand smoke health effects
The Foundation for Women and anti-smoking organizations in Thailand have jointly launched a campaign urging smokers to stop smoking for the sake of their families. The Foundation for Women as well as the Thai Health Promotion Foundation and a network of anti-smoking organizations announced today ...
Nuppol Suvansombut
Thailand Research Expo showcasing 636 successful studies
The Thailand Research Expo 2018 is being held at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld until Monday (August 13), showcasing more than 600 useful studies. The organizer of this year’s Research Expo, the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), has been able to ...
Thammarat Thadaphrom
Cabinet approves Higher Education Act
The cabinet on Tuesday (Aug 7th) has approved the Higher Education Act. The Education Minister, Clin. Prof. Udom Kachintorn, said the approval of the Higher Education Act would lead to the establishment of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. He said the National Legislative ...
Supawadee Wangsri
GISDA reassures public of transparency in purchase of THEOS 2 satellite
Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISDA) has reassured the public of the transparency in the purchase of the THEOS 2 Satellite, rebuffing a rumor of irregularities in the 7.8-billion-baht deal. Keep reading ...
Nuppol Suvansombut
Talks held to discuss benefits of EEC to Thai citizens
The Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee, the Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization and the private sector have organized a seminar on the benefits to Thai citizens of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development plan. Keep reading ...
Nuppol Suvansombut
Thailand to lower use of antibiotics in livestock for consumer safety
Livestock Department Director-General Sorawit Thaneto and members of the Thai Veterinary Medical Association Under Royal Patronage (TVMA) as well as those from other related organizations have announced their intention to reduce the use of antibiotics in livestock to promote food safety. Keep reading ...
Nuppol Suvansombut
PM promotes Thailand Research Expo 2018
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha encouraged the general public to attend Thailand Research Expo 2018 showcasing innovation and research works. The premier attended the promotional activity for Thailand Research Expo 2018 at Government House which will be held during 9-13 August 2018 at Centara Grand Hotel ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
Thailand hosts ASEAN seminar on climate change
Thailand is hosting an ASEAN seminar to exchange information and technology needed to address climate change. The seminar featured experts on weather modification and meteorology from China, South Korea, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar and the World Meteorological Organization. Keep reading ...
Benjamin Rujopakarn