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Laos port deal good for Mekong
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 24/08/2018
» Thailand and Laos have signed their first cooperative agreement to connect a bustling port in Chiang Saen district of Chiang Rai province with Muang Mom port on the other side of the Mekong River, to bolster trade among countries in the area including southern China.
Stranded boats clog Mekong
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 09/03/2018
» More than 10 cargo boats have been grounded in the Mekong River near Chiang Rai after the river receded considerably in recent days, according to the operator of a cruise service.
LAOs set to lose half their staff
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 12/12/2017
» Elections for local administrative organisations (LAOs) are likely to be held separately at different times before the general election expected next November, according to the Department of Local Administration (DLA).
Abbot urges return to Buddhist basics
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 02/12/2017
» The "change money" scandal has shaken Buddhism to its core while sounding a wake-up call for Buddhists, as well as the clergy, to cast aside the excessive ceremonial facade and embrace a calmer side that is the kernel of the religion.
Environmentalists blast Mekong River destruction
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 20/05/2017
» The sighting of Chinese surveyor boats in the Mekong River off Chiang Rai last month set off alarm bells for environmentalists, activists and local villagers who fear the beginning of the end of the ecological richness which is threatened by reef blasting.
Chiang Rai 'won't blow up the Mekong'
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 03/02/2017
» Chiang Rai: The governor of this northern province insists the government has no plans to blast rapids and rocky outcrops in the Mekong River amid staunch resistance from local residents.
Locals slam Mekong blasting plan
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 09/01/2017
» The government's aim to clear the Mekong River's rocky outcrops to ensure the smooth passage of large cargo boats has set off alarm bells for environmental activists and locals who fear the ecology in the area will be put at risk.
Media takes up the cause of unity
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 09/04/2016
» As the Asean countries become more intertwined under the regional community integration launched on Jan 1, media groups throughout the bloc are becoming more instrumental in fostering people's understanding of their neighbours.
On the pathway to the AEC
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 30/05/2015
» With the formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) just seven months away, a sense of urgency is flowing through the Thai community about becoming educated to the changes that will occur.
Big plans for the river of life
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 27/12/2014
» When the Asean Economic Community (AEC) swings into action late next year, great changes will be effected along the magnificent Mekong River, not to mention the bustling road networks which link the main countries in the southeast Asian mainland.