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Protesters to PM: Open restaurants before reopening country
Online Reporters, Published on 02/07/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha came under attack from protesters on Friday for a ban on in-restaurant dining that has created further economic hardship for thousands of people.
Thailand preps to resume EU talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/06/2021
» Thailand aims to settle a joint understanding document that paves the way to kicking off talks for the long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) this year.
Thailand's key role in tackling climate emergency
Oped, Brian Davidson, Published on 05/06/2021
» Friends and allies are coming together to support Thailand in taking bold action on climate change. Less than a year after Thailand experienced its worst drought in 40 years, forest fires wreaked havoc in Chiang Mai for the third consecutive year in 2021, contributing to toxic air quality. This is not a coincidence -- increased fires are just one example of how climate change is already impacting Thai people. In fact, Thailand is among the 10 countries most impacted by extreme weather events linked to climate change.
A community comes together
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 18/11/2020
» After curating several interactive multimedia exhibitions to educate younger generations about contemporary art, River City Bangkok is now introducing a new space called Artists in Residence, home to seven studios and galleries.
New education fund a boost for rural kids
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 06/08/2020
» The European Union (EU) yesterday launched a project called "ACCESS School" with total funding of one million euros (36.7 million baht) to improve 20,000 students' access to quality education in marginalised communities across Thailand.
70 years after Europe's Schuman Declaration
Oped, Pirkka Tapiola, Published on 09/05/2020
» Seventy years have passed since Robert Schuman, the then Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, delivered a speech that transformed the course of European history. In simple language, he offered a vision of a united continent and a practical approach to achieving it, recognising that a Europe at peace with itself and its neighbours would contribute a great deal to global stability and prosperity.
Tomorrow's citizens
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 23/12/2019
» Two years ago, when Nao Lungwi was sitting for the Onet (Ordinary National Education Test) exam in her last year of primary school, the young student thought her ethnic background was a weakness and she didn't expect to be among the top students.
Celebrating Swedish tradition
Life, Published on 20/12/2019
» The Embassy of Sweden in Thailand recently hosted the embassy's annual Lucia Reception at the Royal Ballroom, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The Swedish a cappella choir Gosskören gave an impressive performance at the event as well as the Lucia procession.
Thailand joins EU in bid to tackle marine litter
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/11/2019
» Thailand is joining hands with six other Asian countries to try and tackle the issue of marine pollution, amid increasing criticism about plastic use in the region.
EU FTA talks resurrected, hearings scheduled
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/09/2019
» The Commerce Ministry is poised to revive long-delayed free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations and has scheduled public hearings nationwide before proceeding with proposals for cabinet approvals of the talks by November.