Showing 1 - 10 of 12
Laos port deal good for Mekong
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 24/08/2018
» Thailand and Laos have signed their first cooperative agreement to connect a bustling port in Chiang Saen district of Chiang Rai province with Muang Mom port on the other side of the Mekong River, to bolster trade among countries in the area including southern China.
CSR Thailand: 'Fishing' lessons to enrich the poor
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 05/05/2018
» Mechai Viravaidya, dubbed "Mr Condom" for driving a successful campaign to help reduce the country's birthrate since the early 1970s, is pushing an equally important grassroots agenda, but this time it is to alleviate poverty by promoting increased self-reliance and avoiding handouts.
Smart vineyard, finer wine
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 21/04/2018
» The technology-driven smart farming concept has been adopted by at least one Thai family that has invested in a winery -- a business turf not many Thais have ventured into -- which has raised the impact of their homegrown GranMonte label on the world market.
For king, country and disbanded brothers
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 20/01/2018
» A Christian Thai soldier has embarked on a mission to help fellow veterans and their families after he was inspired by the footprints of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was cremated in October after one year of mourning.
LAOs set to lose half their staff
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 12/12/2017
» Elections for local administrative organisations (LAOs) are likely to be held separately at different times before the general election expected next November, according to the Department of Local Administration (DLA).
Traditional medicines make a comeback
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 17/12/2016
» As modern medicine holds sway in the treatment of patients, a 70-year-old man with exceptional skills in the use of Thai traditional care holds out hope that one day this local wisdom will become more accepted by society.
Ban Maejo goes back to nature
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 13/08/2016
» Choosing whether to stay in bustling Bangkok where jobs are plentiful and returning to a rural town where there is only farmland and forests cost Thongbai Leknamnarong many sleepless nights.
Grape escape to the vineyard
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 27/02/2016
» Growing grapes, typically done in temperate countries, requires the touch of a master because of the delicate care needed. A relatively fledgling industry in Thailand, it is drawing those with dreams and ambitions beyond the ordinary.
Here comes the sun
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 14/03/2015
» As a tropical country soaking up the full force of the sun, Thailand stands to gain from tapping into abundant solar energy, which will ensure sustainable energy security in the future.
Hope grows deep in the forest
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 06/04/2013
» PPoverty-stricken and locked in conflicts with the state, Karang ethnic villagers in the deep-forest fringes of Phetchaburi province had endured years of misery. Until a royally-sponsored development project was introduced to their remote village in Kang Krachan district, their future seemed bleak.