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Drive for growth hits eco-obstacles
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/01/2016
» Govt push for economic zones, mining runs into local opposition as forests, water sources and livelihoods come under threat.
Suspicion hangs over SEZ rush
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/01/2016
» The second phase of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) will start in Chiang Rai, Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Phanom, Narathiwat and Nong Khai provinces this year.
Ghost town 'forgotten' in Chiang Khong border trade
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/01/2016
» CHIANG RAI - The freshly painted welcome signs at Chiang Khong market are conspicuous, greeting visitors as they cross the border from Laos. Few arrive however, and behind the signs they see only shuttered shops and scattered clothing sellers.
Asean plots haze-free future by 2020
Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/12/2015
» PARIS – The Asean region is looking to become a haze-free zone by 2020, but reducing forest fires and fossil-fuel use causing the regional problem will take time, said Southeast Asian officials meeting on the sidelines of the international climate conference here.
Donors urge more cash for malaria fight
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/09/2015
» Donors have urged world leaders to show more commitment in the fight against malaria to eradicate the disease by 2040.
Activists urge govt to scrap energy plan
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 08/09/2015
» The government's Power Development Plan 2015 (PDP 2015) stands to affect people unfairly, critics say.
Thai firms failing on social responsibility, activists say
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/03/2015
» Thai companies are adopting flawed social responsibility policies, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) says.
China urged to listen to Mekong villagers
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 14/03/2015
» CHIANG RAI - Chiang Khong villagers have urged China and states close to the Mekong River to listen to the opinions of locals before making development plans for the trans-boundary river.
Trouble swells on the Mekong
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/02/2015
» When construction of the Xayaburi dam's second stage began late last month, fishermen in villages along the Mekong River grew concerned that unpredictable man-made tides will further decimate fish populations and force the fishermen out of work.
Activists slam Lao dam hearings
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/12/2014
» Civil society groups on Thursday criticised the Lao government over delays to public hearings for the controversial 260-megawatt Don Sahong hydropower dam.