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Conflict fuelling Thai jobseekers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/02/2024
» People from Myanmar are expected to flock to Thailand to seek jobs, following the impact of the years-long internal conflict in the neighbouring country, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Is Cambodia a new agricultural power?
Oped, Published on 17/02/2024
» Hun Manet, the new Cambodian prime minister and son of the previous prime minister and former military general Hun Sen, recently announced the implementation of a new strategic policy for local agricultural development.
Thai sweet tooth still poses a risk
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2024
» Thais consume about 23 teaspoons of sugar per day, which is almost four times higher than the sugar intake standard, says Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).
Sugar outlook worsens as yields slide after dry spell
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/02/2024
» Thailand’s sugar output is set to be even lower than expected this season after dry weather stunted growth, which will squeeze global supply and could extend a rally in benchmark futures.
Experts warn against quick fixes for air pollution
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/01/2024
» Experts concluded during the week that air pollution in Thailand needs to be addressed as a structural problem rather than a sporadic one. And institutional reform that focuses on citizen-led solutions is crucial.
Putting food on the table
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/01/2024
» Thailand ranks 13th among world food exporters, accounting for 2.3% of the global food market, valued at approximately 1.1 billion baht. However, according to the GermanWatch Global Climate Risk Index 2021, Thailand ranks ninth out of 180 countries for long-term climate risk. Climate risk affects Thailand in several aspects, especially in tourism and agriculture.
Officials seek end of biofuel subsidy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/01/2024
» Energy policymakers are planning to end the price subsidy programme for biofuels this year after a delay of several years, says an official at the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo).
Dark skies on agenda as haze hits early
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/01/2024
» Thailand will enter its annual haze season earlier than usual due to higher levels of accumulated microdust in the atmosphere, according to the Department of Pollution Control.
A year of milestones
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2023
» As 2023 concludes, the year stands out for a multitude of noteworthy events and news.
PM wants action on PM2.5
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/12/2023
» Bangkok is facing a critical surge in PM2.5, and the government says it is trying to fix it.