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Gandhi still an inspiration, event hears
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 05/10/2019
» Celebrations were held yesterday at the Indian embassy in Bangkok to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the peace icon who led the country to independence. Leaders and policymakers around the world were encouraged to adopt his non-violent approach to solve conflicts.
Access to schools tops Children's Day wish list
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 12/01/2019
» Better access to education and free education for children have topped a public wish list in a survey conducted to mark National Children's Day today.
Thailand to kick off chairmanship in Chiang Mai
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 12/01/2019
» The Asean Ministerial Retreat to be held Jan 16-18 in Chiang Mai will kick off Thailand's Asean Chairmanship with all the region's foreign ministers, including the Asean secretary-general, present.
Surakiart urges Thai pressure to fix Rohingya crisis
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 09/01/2019
» Former Thai foreign minister and former president of the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council Surakiart Sathirathai urged Thailand to use the opportunity as Asean chair to persuade Nay Pyi Taw to develop a roadmap to ease the Rohingya crisis in Rakhine state.
Challenges in store as Thailand assumes Asean chair
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 01/01/2019
» As Thailand takes the 2019 Asean chairmanship on Tuesday, threats and challenges lie on the horizon. Experts are warning that Thailand and Asean must brace for spillover from the trade war between the United States and China and push harder for the promotion of free trade.
Time to update Thai startup regulations, say experts
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 15/12/2018
» Speakers at a seminar on Thailand's laws and regulations regarding startups highlighted the benefits of having stronger regulations for such business entities.
Fashion week ceremony runs as smooth as silk
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/12/2018
» The Opening Ceremony of the First International Thai Silk Fashion week celebrating projects of Queen Sirikit and showcasing modern and traditional Thai craftsmanship attracted thousands of guests.
Role of 5G put under scrutiny
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 20/11/2018
» The next generation of wireless technology, known as 5G, will enable Thai voters to directly exercise their democratic rights through the use of electronic voting systems (iVote), but such a shift will depend on the readiness of all players within the political system, a seminar was told on Monday.
China-Japan thaw 'good for Thailand'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/11/2018
» The shifting landscape of trade relations between the big powers such as the United States, China and Japan, will benefit Thailand and other developing countries in the Indo-Pacific region, a seminar was told.
Panama keen to forge stronger bond
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 23/10/2018
» On the highest level visit in the 36-year history of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Panama, the Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado, the first woman in her country's history to be elected to both posts, discussed ways to comprehensively enhance cooperation between the two countries.