Showing 1 - 7 of 7
Korea calling
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/11/2016
» The craze for Thai food is clearly visible in Seoul, and not just when celebrity chef Nooror Somany Steppe of the famous Blue Elephant Cooking School is whipping up a dish of Pad Thai, as she did at the Asean Culinary Festival recently.
Canada puts climate atop diplomatic concerns
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/01/2016
» A fresh and ambitious Justin Trudeau administration has mainstreamed the climate change agenda into its foreign policy engagement with Thailand, but comprehensive bilateral relations must await a return to democracy in Thailand, says Canada's ambassador to Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.
Tsunami fund risks running out of cash
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/12/2014
» Officials on Friday called for donor countries to contribute more cash to the Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness, which is depleting 10 years after the 2004 tsunami that struck coastlines in the Indian Ocean.
Economists: Thailand needs preparation
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/04/2014
» Countries like Thailand should prepare better to cope with volatile natural and financial risks, World Bank country director Ulrich Zachau said Monday at the official launch of the Bank's World Development Report 2014.
China pledges to aid Thai development
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/09/2013
» China will help Thailand improve its railways, water management, green energy, and education systems as part of a bilateral strategic partnership, the country's new ambassador Ning Fukai said on Tuesday.
Asean members keen to stand on own feet
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/03/2012
» Four Southeast Asian nations have assured the UN humanitarian coordinator during her first visit to the region that they have learned their lessons regarding natural disaster management.
SE Asia 'ready' for disasters
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/03/2012
» The United Nations humanitarian coordinator has been assured by Southeast Asian nations that they have learned their lessons about natural disaster management and are ready to apply them.