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Thai children getting fatter, survey finds
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/11/2017
» Weight issues and obesity are two of the biggest health problems facing Thai children, according to a recent survey.
Facebook denies PM-Zuckerberg meeting
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/10/2017
» "There are no plans currently for any of our senior leaders to visit Thailand," a Facebook statement says, apparently contradicting the prime minister's announcement that a meeting was scheduled for Oct. 30
Ministry gets 1 month to answer questions on flood control canal
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/10/2017
» The Agriculture Ministry has been given one month to come up with clear answers to all questions raised over its plan to build a 17.6-billion-baht canal in Ayutthaya to limit the impact of massive flooding.
Fast train plan linking 3 airports well-received at second hearing
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/10/2017
» A second public hearing in Chon Buri on a planned high-speed railway linking three international airports – Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao – proceeded without a glitch Tuesday.
Two foreign universities apply to set up campuses
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/10/2017
» Two foreign universities placed in the top 200 of the world rankings have applied to create satellite campuses in Thailand, according to the Education Ministry.
PM to meet with Trump Oct 3 in Washington
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/09/2017
» Trade and security will top the agenda when Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha meets US President Donald Trump at the White House next week, officials say.
Plans for Bang Ban-Bang Sai flood control canal move ahead
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/09/2017
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle the Agriculture Ministry's plan to proceed with a 17.6-billion-baht flood control canal in Ayutthaya.
No "financial bubble" seen as SET nears 24-year high (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/09/2017
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index Monday reached its highest level in nearly 24 years, but this was not deemed a financial bubble as the index's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio remains low.
Bangkok-Rayong high-speed rail link set for 2023
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/09/2017
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) aims to open services for the 193-kilometre long Bangkok-Rayong high-speed Thai-Japanese railway by 2023.
Household debt seen as limiting economic growth
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/08/2017
» Here is another basic economics story that should be easy to understand once you think about. If you have borrowed a lot of money, you have to cut down your spending elsewhere.