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'Fresh faces' needed to push reforms
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/11/2018
» Cabinet ministers should be replaced every year so fresh faces can be brought in to help fast track national reforms, a meeting of the National Legislative Assembly heard yesterday.
Long road to a cleaner land
Business, Published on 31/07/2018
» Recent media reports about plastic waste and marine animals harmed by pollution have raised eyebrows, but this begs the question as to whether consumer awareness of plastic use is also being addressed by big businesses that provide products laden with plastic materials.
'A model of sustainable fisheries'
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 09/05/2018
» After diplomatic relations soured following the military takeover in 2014, the EU's Ambassador to Thailand HE Pirkka Tapiola has great expectations of the budding ties between Bangkok and the European bloc, including a speedy return to trade talks and making Thailand "a model country in sustainable fisheries".
Drilling down on the bidders
Business, Published on 30/04/2018
» The upcoming auction of the Erawan and Bongkot gas blocks in the Gulf of Thailand is delightful news for major energy producers following a series of extensive delays. The auction also represents the importance of energy security for Thailand going forward, as energy consumption is poised to rise while the country's oil reserves dwindle.
Workforce needs upgrade to suit Alibaba
Business, Published on 26/04/2018
» Thailand must narrow its education gap and digitise its workforce in order to take full advantage of Alibaba's planned investment, says Saovaraj Rattanakumfu, a senior researcher at the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Thai drag queens hope new TV show brings LGBT acceptance
Reuters, Published on 26/03/2018
» Before his shows at a jazz club in Bangkok, Pan Pan Narkprasert, 29, slathers layers of makeup on his face, emerging after two hours transformed into Pangina Heals, a larger-than-life, purple-lipped lady with a mass of blonde hair.
Taking their cue from Japan, police seek help from public
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/03/2018
» Thai police are planning to copy their Japanese counterparts in attempting to reduce street crime by developing a better relationship with the public.
Tiny solution to jumbo problem
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 26/02/2018
» Farmers across Thailand have borne the brunt of crop damage due to invasions by wild elephants for decades. Several measures to thwart such intrusions have been rolled out, including building electric fences around farmland, but none of them have deterred these determined jumbos.
Welfare graft case expands to 5 offices
News, Published on 20/02/2018
» The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) has found evidence to substantiate a suspected graft case at a welfare centre in Surat Thani that is believed to involve at least 6.9 million baht, said PACC commissioner Jarumporn Suramanee.
Prayut appeals for more time at the helm
News, Published on 31/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has appealed to the public to let him stay on in power to "continue laying the foundations for the country", though he gave no indication of how long he intends to remain at the helm.