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REPORT: Progress made on medical cannabis, but challenges are ahead, Cannabis Walk Thailand was told
Although Thailand is still lagging behind other countries in developing cannabis-based medication, Thai medical researchers hope frozen knowledge could be renewed and extended to serve patients’ needs, especially in the field of traditional medicine.Keep reading ...
Piyaporn Wongruang
Govt holds responsible fishing workshop in Phuket
The Fisheries Department joined the Royal Thai Police (RTP) organised a workshop in Phuket’s Muang district on Thursday to provide training on fisheries laws to around 200 representatives of piers and fishing associations in Ranong, Phang Nga, Krabi, Phuket, Trang and Satun.Keep reading ...
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Rayong residents worry EEC will come with empty promises
Rayong residents have raised concerns about pollution and the empty promises that the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project might bring.Their concerns, they said yesterday, were based on the lesson they learned from the Eastern Seaboard Development programme more than 30 years ago.Keep reading ...
Khanathit Srihirundaj
Environmental campaigners urge new govt to focus on sustainable development
Environmental campaigners are urging the new government to overhaul what they see as its “overly pro-industrial investment policy” and move the country down the path of sustainable development, in order to protect its citizens and the country from costly environmental and health damages.Keep reading ...
Pratch Rujivanarom
Relief for forest dwellers
New law allows use of resources without the fear of being accused of encroachment.Under the new National Parks Act, local communities may stay in a forest reserve and use its renewable resources. Article 65 of this law opens a clear channel for mutual co-existence for ...
Chularat Saengpassa
7m Thais at risk of severe stress: health chief
Over 7 million Thais worked more than 50 hours per week and were at risk of severe stress that can affect their work quality and health if they do not learn how to manage the stress properly, a senior doctor warned on Thursday.Keep reading ...
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New leadership for the digital workplace
In a world that is increasingly becoming digitised, there is a sense of urgency about revamping the way we do things; we can no longer rely on the same old ways. As the business landscape is being reshaped in the tech-driven era of Industry 4.0, ...
Arinya Talerngsri
REPORT: Why Article 44 rode to DIGITAL TV’S RESCUE
Serious questions being asked about the handling of telecommunications frequencies hint that there is a deeper context to the decision by seven TV broadcasters to surrender their licences. To many observers, it no longer appears to be a simple matter of businesses abandoning ventures that ...
Piyaporn Wongruang
Team to zero in on competitiveness
Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has instructed the country’s top planning agency to set up a high-powered team drawing on business leaders that will examine ways to boost Thailand’s competitiveness amid signs of slippage on key measures.Keep reading ...
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Sea (Thailand) aims to sharpen digital skills for new generation
Sea (Thailand), a leading internet company in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, operating three platforms known as Garena, Shopee, and AirPay, held a special talk show event entitle: “Sea insight Future Focus” share views on necessary skill sets that the new generation and professionals should possess ...
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