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Irrigation works set to be fast-tracked
News, Published on 13/03/2016
» The Agriculture Ministry believes it is perfectly placed to reap the full benefit of the military junta's order to speed up state projects and combat drought by expediting water works planned by the Department of Royal Irrigation.
No decision on cable car project, government says
News, Published on 29/02/2016
» The government has yet to make a decision on the controversial Phu Kradueng cable car project, says government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd.
PM confirms SEZ assessments
News, Published on 27/01/2016
» Environmental and health assessments must be conducted before the construction of power plants despite orders issued under Section 44 to clear the way for the development of 10 special economic zones (SEZs), Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha confirmed yesterday.
Undocumented farmers call on Prayut for subsidies
News, Published on 21/01/2016
» Southern rubber farmers have urged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to grant two million planters, who have no land ownership documents, access to the government's assistance programmes.
Fisheries officials predict 'no red card' from EU
News, Published on 21/01/2016
» The Department of Fisheries does not expect Thailand to be hit with a red card by the European Union, citing positive signals from EU representatives over progress in dealing with illegal fishing during their visit to the country this week.
Fishermen say new rules bad for business
News, Published on 19/01/2016
» Local fishermen have called on the government to revoke Section 34 of the new fishing law, saying it will damage coastal environments and force local fishermen to struggle in the face of larger fishing operations.
Regime does about-turn, shelves push for controversial GMO law
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 16/12/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday shelved a controversial bill regulating genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Prayut kills 'unnecessary' GMO bill
Published on 15/12/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday dropped a controversial bill regulating genetically modified organisms (GMOs), saying the bill currently was unnecessary.
Government presses on with GMO bill
News, Published on 10/12/2015
» The government has insisted on pressing ahead with the enactment of a controversial bill regulating genetically modified organisms (GMOs) amid mounting opposition.
PM weighs emissions goal effect
News, Published on 01/12/2015
» An ambitious target to cut greenhouse gases 25% by 2030 requires that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha look into the possible impacts on Thailand's industrial development.