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Solving the Myanmar migrant surge
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 17/09/2024
» With the civil conflict in Myanmar showing no signs of abating soon, Thailand faces formidable challenges in irregular migration from the country. Without adequate and sustainable solutions, Thailand's overall development, including its economy, society, and security, will be seriously impacted.
Thailand's new premier faces a daunting to-do list
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» Business leaders and economists have urged the government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to address both short-term problems and structural economic issues simultaneously.
National Vaccine Institute Marks 12 Years of Vaccine Leadership
Published on 06/09/2024
» August 11th marks the anniversary of the founding of National Vaccine Institute (NVI), which celebrates its 12th year in 2024. NVI was established with the mission of supporting the country's comprehensive vaccine efforts, spanning from early research and development to distribution and administration. NVI's work is guided by the National Vaccine Security Strategy, ensuring that Thailand has a sufficient and continuous supply of vaccines in both normal and outbreak situations.
Banks share data with Bank of Thailand to combat fraudulent mule accounts
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/09/2024
» The banking industry has introduced data-sharing through a new Central Fraud Register (CFR) system to intensify efforts to crack down on so-called mule accounts.
Small firms feel the pinch amid an array of challenges
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/08/2024
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain trapped in a cycle of rising costs, declining revenues and weakening consumer purchasing power.
48,000 vie for Senate seats
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/05/2024
» More than 48,000 people nationwide have registered to compete in the Senate race to fill 200 seats, the Election Commission said on Saturday.
1,168 platform operators register
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/02/2024
» More than 1,000 digital platform service operators have registered with the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) system, in line with the digital platform service (DPS) law.
Ministry prioritises SME development roadmap
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/12/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is committed to collaborating with private enterprises to propel the development roadmap for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to elevate the GDP share of SMEs to 6.6 trillion baht next year, up by 300 billion baht from this year.
Request for Proposal: Enhancing Commercial Bank Environmental, Social, and Governance Strategy (ESG)
Published on 03/07/2023
» USAID and Australia Mekong Safeguards Program (“Mekong Safeguards”), implemented by The Asia Foundation (“TAF”), is a six-year (2018–2024) program that supports policymakers, government regulators, major financiers, developers, contractors, and communities with technical assistance, knowledge, and tools to foster consistent application of strengthened environmental and social governance standards in the energy, transport, and water sectors in the Mekong Subregion.
Yok case shows need for a rethink
News, Editorial, Published on 25/06/2023
» A recent controversy involving a prestigious high school refusing to enrol 15-year-old political activist Thanalop "Yok" Phalanchai reflects a lack of protection for rule-defying students.