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A clear path to cleaner air?
Business, Published on 13/05/2019
» Upgrading European emission standards is high on the agenda for policymakers amid hazardous dust pollution and PM2.5 particles in the northern, northeastern and central regions.
Toyota head aims to steer EV market
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 29/11/2017
» The government policy to promote the country's automotive industry as a hub for electric vehicles (EV) has Toyota Motor Thailand, the local unit of the Japanese car maker, optimistic about future hybrid car manufacturing here.
Getting the green light on electric cars
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 30/10/2016
» As of Sept 30, Thailand had 52 electric sedans on the road. There are roughly 1.3 million electric cars on the roads worldwide, but with fears batteries will flatten in traffic or flooding will lead to lasting damage, Thai drivers have been slow on the uptake.
School seedling innovation aims high
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/04/2016
» A new conservation idea flashed into the minds of a group of students and teachers in Nakhon Phanom when they noticed that planting new trees can lead to global warming.
High costs and weak economy deter adoption
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2015
» Driven by a growing shortage of workers and increased wages, Thai businesses have eagerly embraced automation to cut costs and improve productivity, but more government incentives would help to accelerate such development, executives say.
YAFF: Yet Another Floodwall Fight
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/03/2012
» During the floods some people tore down floodwalls, now some people are trying to prevent their construction.
Floods: Foreign investment in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/12/2011
» Before the floods Thailand regained its position among the top 20 foreign investment destinations. Dealing with investor flood concerns, now key to the future.
Floods: World Bank on damage & recovery
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/11/2011
» 660 billion baht in property loss & 700 billion in lost opportunities. Flood impact "not all negative as it would spur spending."
Floods: Losses to Thailand's economy?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2011
» Ongoing threats with damage still preventable far greater than damage already done in this survey of flood economic impact by economists at TMB Bank.