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False report undermines Mekong cooperation
News, Published on 12/07/2019
» The recent media report on the Mekong River which contained false accusations against China ignores the joint efforts made by China, Thailand and other relevant parties to promote cooperation on Mekong water resources for the benefit of the people in the region. These accusations mislead the readers and undermine the good atmosphere of sub-regional cooperation.
Dramatic warming projected in world's major cities by 2050
AFP, Published on 11/07/2019
» WASHINGTON - By the year 2050, London's climate will resemble Madrid's today; Paris will be more like Canberra; Stockholm like Budapest and Moscow like Sofia, according to a new analysis published Wednesday that relied on optimistic projections.
Federer eyes 100th Wimbledon win and Nadal showdown
AFP, Published on 10/07/2019
» LONDON - Roger Federer can rack up his 100th win at Wimbledon on Wednesday and set-up a blockbuster semi-final against Rafael Nadal.
PTT has big ambitions for EECI project
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/07/2019
» PTT Plc is set to launch its Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECI) project in Rayong with the ambitious goal to raise the research and development centre to technology readiness level soon.
Inflation rose 0.87% in June, slower than May's 1.15%
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/07/2019
» Consumer price growth eased further in June on lower prices of energy, phones and apparel.
South and Southeast Asia seen as ripe for renewables
Asia focus, Published on 01/07/2019
» The growing economies of South and Southeast Asia need to shift from their current carbon-intensive energy path to renewable sources to fuel economic growth and promote sustainable development while avoiding life-threatening pollution and environmental degradation, according to the research institute Climate Analytics.
Climate change urgency grows
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/07/2019
» Climate change is global in nature but it is having an especially severe impact on Asia. Chennai, one of India's largest cities, has run out of water as the summer heat intensifies. With monsoon rains below average, four lakes in the city of 4.7 million have dried up. Residents don't have enough water to drink, bathe or wash clothes, malls have closed their washrooms and restaurants are not open for customers.
Korat cattle hard hit by lack of water
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 30/06/2019
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: It's not just rice and other crops that have fallen victim to the severe drought that has afflicted this northeastern province -- the cows and buffaloes in Non Sung district are also suffering, according to local media reports.
Cocaine production hit new record in 2017: UN report
AFP, Published on 26/06/2019
» VIENNA - Global cocaine production reached an all-time high in 2017, breaking the previous year's record by 25 percent, the UN drugs and crime agency said Wednesday in its annual report, as production soars in post-conflict Colombia.
Korat hit by severe drought
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 23/06/2019
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Farmers in Prathai district of this northeastern province are suffering from severe drought as more than 200,000 rai of rice fields have seen no rain for a long period, according to local media reports.