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Time to push China for real Mekong partnership
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 02/11/2019
» The Asean summit offers a great opportunity for Mekong riparian countries to press China, a major dialogue partner, on commitments for sustainable development of the region's most important river.
Will China turn off the Mekong tap?
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 10/08/2019
» Countries in the lower Mekong basin are watching anxiously to see whether their "big brother" to the north will tackle the growing Mekong River crisis.
Border trade offers an economic escape route
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 03/08/2019
» The ongoing border trade event, which has attracted a large number of business operators from neighbouring countries such as Laos and Myanmar to the border town of Mae Sai in Chiang Rai, is a testament to the potential of local trade in contributing to the regional economy.
Cross-border trade 'a missed opportunity'
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 13/06/2019
» The ongoing trade war between the US and China poses potential threats to our economy, which has been stagnating for many years. But there is still hope for the new coalition government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to revive the country's economy -- by boosting border trade.
For love of Christ and community
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 20/10/2018
» The fight to stop ancestral land being snapped up by industrial developers is never easy, as one Christian community is learning as it looks at ways to fend off what it considers an unwelcome bid to acquire their land in the name of development.
Iron lady of border trade
Business, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 15/10/2018
» After decades operating in the Golden Triangle, Pakaimas Vierra is known not only as a leading business person, but also an iron lady.
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.
From mayhem reigning to Project Peace
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 17/03/2018
» The insurgent-led violence in the far South has entered its 14th year and even though there is no clear end in sight, locals should not put their lives on hold, according to Pongsak Yingchoncharoen, the mayor of Yala province.
Stranded boats clog Mekong
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 09/03/2018
» More than 10 cargo boats have been grounded in the Mekong River near Chiang Rai after the river receded considerably in recent days, according to the operator of a cruise service.
College key to Shan regeneration
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 19/02/2018
» The Shan State Army (SSA) laid down its arms in a ceasefire with the Myanmar government two years ago and the state's ruling administration is now enjoying the fruits of the transition to peace. These quieter times have allowed the building of the first vocational college in the rebel-controlled area which will start with the help of Thai tertiary institutes, according to the authority in charge of the matter.