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Thailand warms to China's ventures
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/10/2020
» The Chinese government is ready to enable an expansion of investments in Thailand and connect its Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) with the Thai government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledged on Thursday.
Gen Prawit raises concerns over Luang Prabang dam
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is calling for international efforts to monitor the controversial Luang Prabang dam project in Laos and the impact it will have on the Mekong River, where water levels have been unusually low.
Govt gives assurance taps won't run dry this year
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/01/2020
» The government is taking all necessary steps to deal with the current drought and will ensure there is an adequate supply of tap water throughout the dry season, spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Wednesday.
B3bn fund to combat water crisis
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/01/2020
» The cabinet will on Tuesday be asked to approve a budget of 3 billion baht to combat water shortages in vulnerable areas which may worsen in the coming months, the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) said.
PM courts S Korean money for EEC plan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/11/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday urged South Korean businesses to invest in Thailand, especially in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said.
PM to jet to South Korea for cooperation summit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/11/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will on Sunday fly to South Korea to co-chair the Asean-ROK Commemorative Summit aimed at setting the direction of cooperation over the next 30 years.
Charity rite goes international
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/11/2019
» In spite of their racial and language differences, several Asian nations have one thing in common -- the Buddhist kathin robe-offering rite. It's part of the Asian way of life, which Thailand has recognised as a good medium for strengthening its relations with others.
Cabinet approves new water management guidelines
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/10/2019
» The cabinet has approved a package of draft ministerial regulations necessary for enhancing cooperation in water resource management and better handling of flood and drought crises, according to the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR).
Parade of ghouls
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/07/2018
» Much has been written about Thailand's mischievous phi ta khon "ghost" festival, which has been gaining traction overseas in recent years after people from neighbouring countries were invited to join its cast of ghoulish performers.
Mass stingray deaths prompt alarm
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/10/2016
» Mae Klong riverside residents in Samut Songkhram have expressed concerns about the recent and mysterious mass deaths of giant stingrays, something they said is unprecedented in this western region's key river.