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Eruption is a warning to others
News, Published on 23/01/2024
» Volcanic eruptions are mesmerising. The glowing red lava, explosive power and widening fissures serve as reminders that we stand and build not on static ground, but on a very dynamic Earth. For the Icelandic port of Grindavik, the escaping magma is less of a marvel and more of a nightmare. For the rest of the world, it should be a lesson that preparing for natural disasters is ever more important during the climate crisis.
Six-point plan for a better region
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/01/2024
» Countries in the region must improve education, healthcare, energy transformation, agriculture, urban infrastructure and digital platforms to achieve sustainability, according to a US expert.
LGT hints BoT could cut rates soon
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Bank of Thailand may move before the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, with a Fed trim expected in June, as the Thai central bank aims to shore up the local economy, especially if the digital wallet policy is thwarted, says LGT Securities.
SET set to rebound as stimulus kicks in
Published on 17/01/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index has the opportunity to rebound significantly, approaching 1,700 points this year as global interest rates stabilise and the government stimulates the domestic economy, says InnovestX Securities.
Flood risk reduction urgent
Business, Published on 10/01/2024
» Several countries in the Asia-Pacific region are highly exposed to physical risks from climate change, while their capacity for adaptation is limited, particularly those with lower GDP per person, weaker governance and infrastructure preparedness.
Faulty buoy has no impact on tsunami warning, dept says
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/01/2024
» Phuket: The country's tsunami early warning system remains up and running despite a fault being detected in one of the tsunami buoys deployed in the Andaman Sea last week, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said on Monday.
Most content with their lot, though money woes linger
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2024
» While most people surveyed by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) for its year-end poll said while they are content with how their lives went in 2023, about a third said they were fed up with economic problems which plagued the country last year.
Economic problems biggest burden in 2023: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 31/12/2023
» Most people felt frustrated by economic problems in 2023 although in general they were fairly happy with the year, according to the results of a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Rethinking our cities' link to water
News, Published on 21/12/2023
» Water holds special symbolic significance in Thai culture, from Loy Krathong to Songkran festivals. But as much as we respect the value of water, we must also recognise that failure to care for our water resources puts our lives and wellbeing at risk.
The gift of governance
News, Editorial, Published on 21/12/2023
» In a dire attempt to make people feel better, the Srettha Thavisin government is carrying out some New Year gift-giving this month.