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The environmental cost of beauty
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 21/07/2012
» According to natural skincare giant Origins, the average US woman uses 12 products on her skin daily.
PM must stop Xayaburi dam
News, Published on 21/07/2012
» A controversial hydropower project on the Mekong River is on the brink of causing regional conflict. The Xayaburi project in Laos is the first of 11 dams planned on the lower Mekong and would hurt fisheries, agriculture and food security downstream in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
NACC plans flood project monitoring
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 20/07/2012
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will closely monitor implementation of the government's multi-billion-baht flood prevention projects.
Exams for professional standards in sciences
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/07/2012
» Professional exams in health, agriculture, hazardous chemicals & the environment to create new standards for the Asean Economic Community in 2015.
Think tank urges greater R&D for AEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/07/2012
» Research and development will play a significant role in upgrading existing Thai industries to increase their value and competitiveness after the implementation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC), says the government's think tank.
The real price of admission
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/07/2012
» Some experiences you gained when you were young may not be interesting or worth remembering much. But a few things you did a long time ago could distinguish you and reshape your profile, making you eligible for studying at Ivy League universities in the US, the ultimate dream of students worldwide.
Mekong villagers take Egat to court to stop Xayaburi deal
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/07/2012
» Mekong villagers will file complaints in court against the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand and three other state-owned agencies over the controversial Xayaburi Dam project in Laos.
Apple rejoins green tech program after spat
AFP, Published on 14/07/2012
» Apple said Friday it was rejoining a program to certify its products as environmentally friendly after a controversy that could have dented sales of its popular gadgets.
Clinton urges Mekong nations to avoid US dam mistakes
AFP, Published on 14/07/2012
» The US on Friday urged Mekong nations to learn from its mistakes in river infrastructure projects, as Laos confirmed it has postponed a controversial multi-billion dollar dam project.
US pledges B1.6bn for Mekong development
News, Thanida Tansubhapol, Published on 14/07/2012
» PHNOM PENH : The United States has pledged to allocate US$50 million (1.6 billion baht) to help increase prosperity in the lower Mekong countries.