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Surakiart urges Thai pressure to fix Rohingya crisis
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 09/01/2019
» Former Thai foreign minister and former president of the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council Surakiart Sathirathai urged Thailand to use the opportunity as Asean chair to persuade Nay Pyi Taw to develop a roadmap to ease the Rohingya crisis in Rakhine state.
Asean chairmanship chance to 'boost US ties'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 30/11/2018
» The United States supports Thailand's role as Asean chair, specifically as it relates to Thailand's ability to draw multilateral effort from Asean members to deal with maritime and cybersecurity, says the US Assistant Secretary of Defence for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, Randall G Schriver.
Taking waste recycling to another level
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 29/11/2018
» Walking on any street in Japan, one can see the noticeable absence of rubbish on its well-kept streets. Unsurprising, perhaps, as the Japanese society understands the importance of recycling -- its citizens are very strict in separating recyclables from general waste -- and it is gradually transforming into a recycling-oriented society.
Role of 5G put under scrutiny
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 20/11/2018
» The next generation of wireless technology, known as 5G, will enable Thai voters to directly exercise their democratic rights through the use of electronic voting systems (iVote), but such a shift will depend on the readiness of all players within the political system, a seminar was told on Monday.
PPRP member paves way to new era
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 24/10/2018
» Reluctant at first to join politics, businesswoman Thanikan "Oum" Pornpongsaroj is ready to step down from the helm of her family business to enter uncharted territory by becoming the face and voice of the younger generation under the banner of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
Government to destroy 861 illegal boats
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 13/09/2018
» A total of 861 unregistered fishing vessels are set to be destroyed by mid-December as the government ramps up efforts to improve the status of Thai fishery fleets, and its fight against illegal fishing before the next round of talks on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing with the European Union (EU) in September.
ACT claims billions in state funds saved
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 30/08/2018
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) celebrated its 7th anniversary Wednesday, with chairman Pramon Sutivong saying the organisation has helped save 25.1 billion baht of state funds that could have been lost to corruption over the past seven years.
Internet key for CLMVT rise
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 17/08/2018
» To drive growth in the region, the governments of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam (CLMVT) should aim to improve internet infrastructure, a seminar said.
Startups get a boost with new official website
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 21/05/2018
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has launched "startupthailand.org", a revamped version of its former website aimed at becoming a hub for Thai startups and fostering growth in the Thai startup ecosystem.
Disruptive tech 'must be facilitated'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 15/05/2018
» Thailand must act as a facilitator to survive in the age of technological disruption rather than play the role of strict regulator and potentially hamper innovation, PM's Office Minister Kobsak Pootrakul said at a conference Monday.