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Thailand prepares for Myanmar refugee influx
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/04/2024
» Thailand is prepared to accept 100,000 refugees fleeing fighting in Myanmar after rebel forces seized control of Myawaddy, a border town opposite Tak's Mae Sot district, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara.
Mekong-Japan Cooperation: Dawei & Thai high-speed train backed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2015
» Thailand & Japan agreed on Saturday to develop Dawei special economic zone (SEZ) in Myanmar & two train lines in Thailand. Japan pledged 205 billion baht to Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam over next three years to spur region's development.
What's new in business news: December 26, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/12/2014
» General Prayut offers year-end self-evaluation, Koh Chang beach vendors face new year's crackdown & Japan firm to build & run Myanmar's stock exchange.
What's new in business news: August 1, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2014
» Japan offers transport loans, Don Mueang airport's return for low-cost flights & new dengue vaccine offers hope.
Working on a fishing boat from hell: a true story
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2014
» Myanmar worker tells story of working on Thai fishing boat after falling victim to police human trafficking gang & finally returning, unlike others, after 23 months of slavery.
Myanmar rice exports rising
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/11/2013
» Myanmar plans to double rice exports, challenging Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia for sales amid a global glut.
What's new in business news: November 01, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/11/2013
» Asean people want common Asean visa, Makkasan for new commercial district & Japanese firms join in Myanmar industrial development.