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When climate commitments fall short
News, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 24/07/2024
» By early next year, Thailand and other countries are expected to update national climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs). The Paris Agreement mandates that nations submit new NDCs every five years, with each round more ambitious than the last. These NDCs are essential for countries to collectively tackle the global climate crisis.
Seeking new engines of growth
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2024
» About 40 years ago, natural gas was discovered in the Gulf of Thailand, creating excitement across the country. This period marked the dawn of Thailand's golden era. Following this discovery, the Eastern Seaboard Development Project was initiated to develop the eastern coastal region. Foreign investment poured in, enabling the economy to expand at a double-digit rate while raising hopes that Thailand would become Asia's fifth tiger.
Ambitious zoo plans unfold
News, Published on 22/07/2024
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua granted the deed for a 300-rai plot in the Rangsit Khlong Hok area of Pathum Thani's Thanya Buri district, to be used for a new zoo.
Tourist safety and infrastructure upgrades urged in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/07/2024
» PHUKET: A leading business organisation has called for the improvement of safety measures and infrastructure to maintain the resort island as a prime destination for quality tourism.
Much hangs on Gulf, InTouch deal
Business, Published on 18/07/2024
» The planned amalgamation of Gulf Energy Development (Gulf) and InTouch Holdings (INTUCH) is aimed at simplifying the shareholding structure, strengthening the group's financial status and balancing the investment portfolio.
Ministry embracing data-driven approach to policymaking
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» The Finance Ministry wants to upgrade its fiscal policymaking by adopting a data-driven approach.
Trio inks pact to churn out urban planning professionals
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/07/2024
» France-based software firm Dassault Systèmes, the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) and Silpakorn University have teamed up to develop the next generation of urban planning professionals, aiming to turn Thailand into a leading smart city hub within Asean.
Thaioil Expands Solar Power at Koh Sichang Hospital
Published on 15/07/2024
» Thaioil continues with the Solar Cell Power Generation System Installation (Phase 2), providing a capacity of 52.70 kilowatts for Koh Si Chang Hospital, Koh Sichang District, Chon Buri province. This aims to reduce electricity burdens and build up power stability, supporting the hospital’s medical services expansion and enhancing residents’ quality of life on Koh Sichang.
Disbursal of budget revving up
Business, Published on 15/07/2024
» A total of 3.48 trillion baht from the 2024 fiscal budget was finally disbursed in this year's second quarter, after delays that began on Oct 1 last year due to political setbacks following the general election held in May 2023.
Making Thailand a data-driven nation
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/07/2024
» Launched in February 2024, the Big Data Institute's (BDI) core mission is to transform Thailand into a data-driven nation within four years.