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Equality improves but hurdles remain
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/10/2020
» Early this month, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai affirmed the progress of women's rights in Thailand via a teleconference at a high-level meeting of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA75).
Reduced traffic 'smart city' plan takes off
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 20/08/2020
» Inspired by Barcelona's car-free zones, Thai municipalities are signing up to a "smart city" charter to pilot target areas in their communities for economic and cultural revival.
Saving kingdom's tigers
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/06/2020
» In the wild, tigers play the role of apex predator. The biggest of the wild cats can roam almost 300 kilometres to find food and mates, and they very rarely come into contact with other tigers or people.
From barren to bountiful
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/03/2020
» Doi Tung mountain in Chiang Rai was once a barren land with opium plantations, but the Princess Mother's determination to improve the livelihoods of local people has changed the poverty-stricken, drug-infested area for the better, said M L Dispanadda Diskul, chief executive officer of the Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage, which oversees development projects in the hilly region.
South Korea backs Thai-led Mekong strategy
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/12/2019
» South Korea is urging Thailand to spearhead the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (Acmecs) for sustainable water management, after President Moon Jae-in met with Asean leaders last month in Busan under Thailand's year-long chairmanship.
US hails 'soft' diplomatic success with Thailand
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/11/2019
» Chargé d'Affaires Michael Heath has affirmed the United States' commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as part of its “soft diplomacy” to strengthen ties with Thailand.
Wissanu says coalition govt 'still stable'
Thana Boonlert, Published on 22/10/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam assured members of the public that the Palang Pracharat Party (PPRP)-led coalition government is still stable, even though there are some concerns about a razor-thin margin and possible defeats on future bills.
Forum decries prison overcrowding
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/08/2019
» With the rise in prison overcrowding, the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) has proposed that the justice system should improve its treatment of criminals. TIJ executive director Kittipong Kittayarak questioned the parts of the justice system that focus on cracking down on criminals.
Asean looks to youth to secure a better future
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/07/2019
» Young people should be prepared to engage with Asean members to better prepare for security and digital challenges in the Indo-Pacific region as they are critical for the development of the bloc, a forum was told.
Boost pay for low-earning state workers to cut graft, seminar told
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/06/2019
» Those who want to solve the graft problem should care more about the livelihood of low-paid employees, a seminar was told.