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Emergency decree extended
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/07/2020
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday approved the extension of the emergency decree for another month until Aug 31. The current ban on public gatherings will, however, be lifted as soon as the extension takes effect.
Activists call on Laos dam operator to own up
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 10/08/2018
» Activists and regional development experts on Thursday demanded that Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Power Company (PNPC) take responsibility for all damage caused by the collapse of the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy dam on July 25.
Floods from Laos dam collapse reach Cambodia
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/07/2018
» ATTAPEU, Laos: The torrent of water unleashed in a deadly Laos dam collapse has drained into Cambodia, forcing thousands to evacuate, as rescuers on Thursday battled monsoon rains to find scores of Laotians still missing after entire villages were washed away.
New foreign labour law: Harm potential to Thai economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/06/2017
» Thai business says new law with harsh punishment for foreign labor could harm Thai economy.
Don't rush Chinese-Thai rail project
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/06/2017
» Passing law (section 44) to break your own law & throw caution to the wind, not advisable. Slowness & caution to-date because benefits of rail projects uncertain.
Education of migrant children: Fighting child labour in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/06/2017
» If migrant children are not in schools, they will work as illegal child labour in Thai factories helping their parents, so their education is important.
Aviation industry: Relaxation of 51% Thai ownership rule
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/02/2017
» In a first, laws that restrict foreign investment in Thailand dating back to 1954 to be reversed. Civil Aviation Board will now set limit.
Military builds Preah Vihear temple replica
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/04/2016
» Smaller copy of ancient Preah Vihear temple built at nearby viewpoint as goodwill gesture, hoping for joint tourism development of area.
Cambodia considers opening access to Preah Vihear
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/03/2016
» Cambodia is considering allowing access to the Preah Vihear temple from the Thai side, a move seen as underlining warmer ties between the two countries.
Thai-Chinese rail: Thai sole investor to speed it up
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/03/2016
» After China fails to agree to 2% or lower interest rate & 60% ownership in project, China will be used for project development, not investment to speed project up.