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SPCG presses ahead with delayed solar farm in EEC
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/03/2024
» SET-listed SPCG, a pioneer in solar farm development, anticipates the smooth development of its much-delayed solar farm project in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), as the construction cost is likely to decrease by 25%.
Chery unit to build EV plant in Rayong
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/03/2024
» Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) Co, a subsidiary of Chery Automobile, a Chinese state-owned electric vehicle manufacturer, plans to build an EV factory in Rayong, with production scheduled to start next year.
Another 19 bags of meth found floating in the sea
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/03/2024
» Around 19 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine were found in 19 bags left floating in the sea off the Klaeng district of Rayong on Sunday morning, in a fresh incident which followed a series of previous incidents involving the same type of narcotic drugs being found abandoned in seas in the nearby eastern provinces, police said.
Wild jumbos not the issue
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/03/2024
» To mark National Elephant Day -- which is celebrated every year on March 13 -- the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has rolled out a conservation plan to protect elephants. The highlight of this year's celebrations was a scheme by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife to develop "training centres" to tame "angry elephants", according to Attapon Charoenchansa, director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Locals challenge airport expansion plan
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/03/2024
» A second runway at U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport will be built despite opposition from local residents.
CPN rolls out B121bn for store investment
Business, Published on 15/03/2024
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN), the operator of Central shopping centres, plans to invest 121 billion baht over five years for store renovation and to open two new projects as customer purchasing power increases and foreign tourist arrivals grow.
Govt plans to curb wild jumbos' antics
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/03/2024
» Chachoengsao: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced plans to mitigate damage caused by wild elephants in communities located near forest parks.
FTI mulls plan for standards
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/03/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is conducting a study of a plan to set standards for renewable resources that can be turned into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support campaigns aimed at combatting global warming.
Training camps planned for aggressive wild elephants
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/03/2024
» The national parks and wildlife chief has announced plans for training centres to discipline aggressive wild elephants involved in the increasing number of attacks on people.
Empowering Women: Organon's Commitment on Women’s Day
Published on 12/03/2024
» Organon, in partnership with the Kenan Foundation Asia, King Prajadhipok's Institute, the US Embassy Bangkok, the Department of Health, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, reaffirmed their dedication to promoting "A Shared Commitment for Women's Health and Gender Equity in an International Women’s Day ceremony on March 8, 2024." This partnership has the power to translate policy into action, fostering substantial transformation and empowerment in Thailand in 2024 and beyond.