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UNDP urges Thais to unite for a sustainable future
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand's government, private sector, and communities have been urged by a United Nations official to work together to ensure the kingdom's sustainable future.
Emergency preparedness 'key' to disaster survival
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/12/2024
» Ever since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami completely levelled Rajaprajanugroh 35 School in Phangnga's Takua Pa district, students and teachers at the school have been preparing themselves for future disasters.
'Multidimensional poverty' a worry despite progress
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/11/2024
» While Thailand has managed to cut the number of people living in poverty by half in just seven years, many Thais still live with substandard living conditions-- lacking access to adequate healthcare, education, and sanitation -- especially those living in rural areas, according to the 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).
World must measure 'what matters' for green transition: UNDP
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/09/2024
» The world needs to focus on measuring what matters, having ambitious climate goals and aligning private finances to make the green transition, according to Niamh Collier-Smith, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand.
Initiative to support LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion launched
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/06/2024
» The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), together with the Canadian Embassy, Chulalongkorn University’s Sasin School of Management and Workplace Pride, recently launched an initiative to help businesses create safe workplaces for Thai LGBTQ+ people.
Embed sustainability in policies, govt told
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/10/2023
» The government should embed sustainability in all aspects of its policies to achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a forum told.
Embed sustainability in policies, govt told
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/10/2023
» The government should embed sustainability in all aspects of its policies to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a forum told.
UNDP touts youth startups
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/07/2023
» To achieve sustainable global growth, inclusive entrepreneurship is crucial and more should be done to encourage and support young people in launching startups, according to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
UN toolkit to help businesses become more gender-inclusive
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/12/2022
» The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the College of Management of Mahidol University are releasing a toolkit for gender-inclusive workplaces designed for Thailand's business sector.
Adults urged to be kinder to LGBTQI youths
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/11/2022
» Youths who identify as LGBTQI face a higher risk of discrimination both at home and in public, so youth activists are calling on adults to be more proactive in providing support and empathy for LGBTQI youths.