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Thailand exploring small modular nuclear reactor tech: PM
Reuters, Published on 31/05/2024
» The government is exploring small modular nuclear reactor technology as Thailand looks to diversify its energy mix amid dwindling reserves of natural gas that produces much of its power, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday.
Purchase of F-35 stealth jets depends on US govt, says Lockheed Martin exec
Reuters, Published on 16/02/2022
» The government’s interest in Lockheed Martin's F-35 stealth fighters is genuine, but clearance to buy the jets is a matter for the US government, a senior executive from the defence giant said on Wednesday.
RTAF's purchase of F-35s up to US government, says manufacturer
Reuters, Published on 16/02/2022
» SINGAPORE: Thailand has expressed genuine interest in buying F-35 stealth fighters, but clearance to buy the jets is a matter for the US government, a senior executive of defence giant Lockheed Martin said on Wednesday.
Japan to donate 300,000 more AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Thailand
Reuters, Published on 14/09/2021
» TOKYO: Japan said on Tuesday it will donate an additional 1.3 million AstraZeneca Plc Covid-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan and other Asian neighbours, including 300,000 doses to Thailand.
Japan to donate AstraZeneca vaccines to Thailand
Reuters, Published on 21/06/2021
» Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday Japan's government would donate some AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines, as the country seeks to shore-up supplies after some early delays in vaccinations.
Endangered bamboo sharks given helping hand in Gulf of Thailand
Reuters, Published on 07/06/2021
» RAYONG: In the Gulf of Thailand, fisheries researchers use a guideline to scuba dive to the ocean floor where they release baskets full of young bamboo sharks.
Thai-developed Covid-19 vaccine starts human trials
Reuters, Published on 22/03/2021
» The government started human trials on Monday of a domestically developed coronavirus vaccine and expects to deploy it next year, which its health minister said could give the country more freedom with its vaccine policy.
Eleven tonnes of ketamine worth B29bn seized
Reuters, Published on 12/11/2020
» Almost 29 billion baht worth of contraband ketamine, most of it probably destined for Europe, Japan or Korea, were seized, the Narcotics Suppression Bureau said on Thursday.
Project turns fishing nets into protection gear
Reuters, Published on 02/07/2020
» RAYONG/AYUTTHAYA: Fisherman Anan Jaitang used to pile tattered nylon fishing nets on the beach after hauls of wriggling crabs tore them beyond repair, but most of the nets wound up in the sea, threatening to entangle turtles and choke coral reefs.
Govt to consider joining Asia-Pacific trade pact in a month
Reuters, Published on 26/05/2020
» The cabinet has agreed to set up a committee to consider whether Thailand should seek membership in an Asia-Pacific trade agreement after widespread opposition last month amid concerns joining the pact may harm the agriculture industry.