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Locals wary of rural aid scheme
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 16/11/2015
» As the government vaunts its "tambon fund" scheme to boost the local economy, residents in the Northeast say they back the idea but worry about how well it will tackle the ailing economy in rural areas.
Govt project threatens to seize maize fields
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 02/11/2015
» The lush green hills that appear in Nan during the rainy season can easily be mistaken for thick forests from a bird's eye view. But a closer look reveals the greenery is in fact maize plantations that last only a few months.
Insurance eyed for border investors
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 16/03/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha promises to find insurance solutions for investors in border economic zones who cannot find coverage due to continued martial law.
Japan offers cash for Dawei deep-sea port
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 03/10/2014
» The Japanese government has mooted plans to invest in Myanmar's Dawei deep-sea port project.
Development budget gets cabinet nod
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 02/11/2013
» The cabinet has approved a budget of 16.4 billion baht for development purposes in four upper central provinces.
Harnessing the floods
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 17/09/2012
» Flooding has turned paddy fields and local roads in Mae Rahan village in Phitsanulok not only into a vast pond, but also a pot of gold.