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Land bridge megaproject still on the burner
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/09/2023
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has denied putting the brakes on the southern land bridge megaproject worth an estimated 1 trillion baht, though he says a thorough study is required before it can go ahead.
Thailand 2031: A Glimpse into the Future
Published on 01/08/2021
» Why 2031? The next decade is likely to become seen as a milestone era during which the world accelerated into a period of development and prosperity having successfully turned the page of one of the worst chapters in modern history after Covid-19 shook the global community to its core.
To Rayong and beyond
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/09/2020
» Rayong's Wang Chan Valley is the next beating heart of the tech industry. Tucked away in a secluded corner of the province, the nearly 4,000-rai hub of the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) is being groomed to be at the forefront of Thailand 4.0.
Singapore taps into water innovation
Published on 07/06/2019
» SINGAPORE: Every day after his morning run, Adam Reutens-Tan washes under a half-full camping shower hooked on the ceiling of his bathroom.
Labouring to fill jobs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2019
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is the government's flagship scheme aimed at creating jobs in three strategic provinces of eastern Thailand: Chachoengsao, Chon Buri and Rayong.
Defence footprint grows in corridor
Business, Published on 01/08/2018
» The government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme has long been promoted as a vehicle to upgrade the country's industrial sector using technology. Along with the 10 industries targeted for development in the corridor, defence was added last November, with the aim of improving the country's military technology and innovation.
How women pay the costs of development
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 11/03/2018
» Heading down a dirt road, Khampan Suprom zigzags her motorcycle through the grove, passing a small reservoir and plantation on the way. She comes to park under some trees. Dressed in her gardening apron and rain boots, she dismounts and drifts towards her vegetable garden.
Helping villagers help themselves, over the decades
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/03/2018
» Recognised by the international community as a leader in the field of local development, the Mae Fah Luang Foundation is being tasked with spearheading rural development under the government-initiated Pracha Rat public-private collaborative scheme.
Priced out of prosperity
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/10/2017
» Shortly after the bell sounds, the open-air canteen of the garment factory on the outskirts of Maha Sarakham town starts to fill up. The workers get in line as they chat and eye cheap eats, welcoming a moment of midday rest after working for four long hours in the morning.
Royal legacy built to last
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2017
» Friday marks the first anniversary of the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Gone but always in the hearts of his people, the late King's philosophy remains a guiding light for businesses following sustainable development and good governance.