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Rights body wants results on missing activists
Post Reporters, Published on 12/06/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has submitted to the Ministry of Justice an investigation report into nine self-exiled Thai political activists who have disappeared in neighbouring countries, urging the government to pursue the cases seriously.
Thailand confirms interest in a 6th bridge to Laos
Online Reporters, Published on 03/06/2024
» Thailand has confirmed its interest in building another bridge to Laos, the sixth connecting the two countries across the Mekong River.
How green is the energy from our hydro dams?
Oped, Published on 29/05/2024
» Thailand’s National Energy Plan (NEP), a blueprint for the country’s energy strategy from 2023 to 2037, has earned praise for its noble goal of increasing the use of clean, renewable energy. The plan states that by 2050, half of the electricity consumed locally must be clean and renewable energy — solar cells, wind, biomass, small nuclear and hydro dams.
Cambodian canal tests Mekong unity
Oped, Published on 10/05/2024
» Cambodia has every right to develop infrastructure to promote economic development in its part of the Mekong Basin, but the way Cambodia's government is conducting diplomacy around the 180-km Funan Techo Canal threatens to undo three decades of Mekong collaboration.
China-backed canal in Cambodia could have military use: US, Vietnam
Published on 15/04/2024
» The latest China-funded infrastructure project in Washington’s crosshairs is a proposed canal in Cambodia.
China-backed canal in Cambodia draws US questions
Published on 11/04/2024
» A proposed canal in Cambodia is the latest China-funded infrastructure project in Washington’s crosshairs.
Acid spill in Laos yet to reach Thai towns on Mekong River
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/04/2024
» The water quality in a stretch of the Mekong River along the Thailand-Laos border was still safe on Monday following Wednesday's incident in Laos, in which a lorry leaked sulphuric acid into one of the river's tributaries. Authorities will continue monitoring the water quality until Friday.
Thai-Korean ties: Building on solid foundations
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/02/2024
» Despite the recent outrage surrounding the mistreatment of Thai travellers by South Korean immigration officials, the country remains committed to strengthening bilateral ties so both countries can move forward together, assured the new South Korean ambassador to Thailand, Park Yong Min.
Power deal in North upsets
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/12/2023
» Communities along the Mekong River in four districts of Chiang Rai have expressed concern that their houses will eventually be inundated due to the construction of the Pak Beng Hydropower Project in Laos.
Can river meet all needs at same time?
Oped, Published on 17/11/2023
» Population and economic growth -- including the switch to electric vehicles and the rapidly expanding use of digital technology, leads to higher global electricity demand, which is expected to double by 2050, according to In McKinsey's report "The Global Energy Perspective 2021".