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Saving the world's water
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 13/01/2020
» Despite being an essential component of life, water is a commodity that humans usually take for granted. For many, water scarcity is impossible to imagine because after all, 70% of our planet's surface is covered in water.
Lessons from the Asean Summit
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 11/11/2019
» As Thailand prepares to wind down its year-long chairmanship of Asean, it's time to reflect on the state of the 10-country alliance and relations with its dialogue partners. Based on what happened at the 35th Asean Summit from Nov 2-4 in Bangkok, the outlook is mixed.
The best investment
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 21/10/2019
» In an uncertain world where people are growing more anxious about the economy and their own prospects, human development has become a priority. Sustainability and inclusion have become the mantra for those tasked with ensuring that no one gets left behind amid the technology-driven changes sweeping the globe.
Challenges in store as Thailand assumes Asean chair
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 01/01/2019
» As Thailand takes the 2019 Asean chairmanship on Tuesday, threats and challenges lie on the horizon. Experts are warning that Thailand and Asean must brace for spillover from the trade war between the United States and China and push harder for the promotion of free trade.
Internet key for CLMVT rise
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 17/08/2018
» To drive growth in the region, the governments of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam (CLMVT) should aim to improve internet infrastructure, a seminar said.
Prayut urges regional cooperation boost
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 11/08/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday instructed the governors of 32 border provinces and Thai ambassadors to enhance cooperation with five neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia.
The perils of big hydro
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 05/08/2018
» The collapse of a saddle dam in the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydroelectric power project in Attapeu province in Laos on July 22, unleashed a massive volume of floodwater which inundated villages in the province.
The great rail dilemma
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 22/07/2018
» Being erected along green fields in the outback of Vientiane, where Lao farmers still busily grow rice, are a great number of meticulously situated colossal concrete columns waiting to support a high-speed railway which will connect China with Laos and change this agrarian society into a prosperous economy. Or so they say.
Acmecs fund aims for end of this year
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 17/06/2018
» The Acmecs fund will be established by the end of this year and Thailand will contribute a sum of seed funding, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced after the end of the 8th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (Amecs) summit in Bangkok yesterday.
Acmecs summit meet to forge ties
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 18/05/2018
» Thailand will next month host the 8th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (Acmecs) summit to discuss ways to increase economic competitiveness along the borders of five member countries.