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Asean plots haze-free future by 2020
Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/12/2015
» PARIS – The Asean region is looking to become a haze-free zone by 2020, but reducing forest fires and fossil-fuel use causing the regional problem will take time, said Southeast Asian officials meeting on the sidelines of the international climate conference here.
Kingdom aims to cut emissions 25%
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 26/11/2015
» Thailand will clarify its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20-25% within 2030 at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP 21, in Paris next month.
Academics back work of ThaiHealth
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/11/2015
» The law governing the work of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) does not need to be amended as the organisation can handle all tasks efficiently and transparently, academics insist.
Protesters rap govt over port group
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/10/2015
» SATUN: Conflict over the controversial Pak Bara deep sea port intensified after protesters alleged authorities were behind a new pro-port group.
Health agencies to bury hatchet
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 08/10/2015
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) and Office of the Permanent Secretary (OPS) of the Public Health Ministry have agreed to work together to boost the efficiency of the Universal Healthcare Coverage (UC) scheme after a long-running dispute between the two agencies.
Urban evictions pose growing threat, government told
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 06/10/2015
» Activists and people who face housing problems have urged the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to push the government to solve the problem of eviction in urban communities and approach development policies which take into account human rights.
Donors urge more cash for malaria fight
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/09/2015
» Donors have urged world leaders to show more commitment in the fight against malaria to eradicate the disease by 2040.
Mae Wong dam plan in limbo
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/07/2015
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has downplayed a proposal for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-chan to invoke his special powers under Section 44 of the interim charter to speed up construction of the Mae Wong dam in Nakhon Sawan.
Activist calls for halt to destructive fishing
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 15/07/2015
» Tackling destructive fishing practices could increase fish stocks in Thai waters by 20 million tonnes in the next year, a Thai Sea Watch Association spokesman says.
Rohingya woman flees 'torture' camp
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/05/2015
» Padang Besar: A Rohingya woman was discovered Monday after she fled a jungle camp near Songkhla's Padang Besar town where she was allegedly detained and tortured.