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Social, labour issues that dominated news in 2023
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/12/2023
» Making a top-five list of the most pressing labour and social issues of the year is no mean feat given that so much has taken place. That said, the Bangkok Post has summarised a handful of the most remarkable stories of 2023 for your reading pleasure.
Princess urges better ways to manage water
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2023
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, an FAO Special Goodwill Ambassador for the Asia-Pacific, has called for more action to counter the threat of water scarcity and implement better water management systems across the region.
Old and poor: Thailand sleepwalking towards ageing crisis
AFP, Published on 16/10/2023
» Unless she lines up in the hot sun for a free meal, ketchup on bread is the only food Thai widow Noi can afford on her small government pension.
PM eyes commercial hub status
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/10/2023
» Boosting the economy, chasing greater economic engagement with other countries and paving the way for a sustainable future are three of the newly installed government's top priorities, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said today.
UNDP touts youth startups
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/07/2023
» To achieve sustainable global growth, inclusive entrepreneurship is crucial and more should be done to encourage and support young people in launching startups, according to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
Thai evacuation from Sudan to begin
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/04/2023
» Two air force planes are expected to begin evacuating Thais fleeing war-torn Sudan in the Horn of northeast Africa on Tuesday.
PM seeks support for EV push
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/11/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is seeking the support of business leaders from 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) nations for the kingdom's electric vehicle (EV) industry.
City exodus could benefit community living, forum told
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/09/2022
» Forest conservation needs cooperation from all members of society, especially the young, according to experts at a forum organised yesterday as part of the Sustainability Expo 2022 (SX2022) at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
City exodus could benefit community living, forum told
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/09/2022
» Forest conservation needs cooperation from all members of society, especially the young, according to experts at a forum organised on Tuesday as part of the Sustainability Expo 2022 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
Govt promotes gender equality
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/06/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has pledged to promote gender equality and help women realise their full potential as leaders, acknowledging women play a key role in economic and social development.