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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.
Regime cultivating 'allies' in Northeast
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 08/05/2018
» The regime is out to court politicians in the Northeast during a two-day cabinet trip as it has made big promises to inject massive development funds into the region, political sources note.
CSR Thailand: 'Fishing' lessons to enrich the poor
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 05/05/2018
» Mechai Viravaidya, dubbed "Mr Condom" for driving a successful campaign to help reduce the country's birthrate since the early 1970s, is pushing an equally important grassroots agenda, but this time it is to alleviate poverty by promoting increased self-reliance and avoiding handouts.
From mayhem reigning to Project Peace
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 17/03/2018
» The insurgent-led violence in the far South has entered its 14th year and even though there is no clear end in sight, locals should not put their lives on hold, according to Pongsak Yingchoncharoen, the mayor of Yala province.
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).
A 'sacred' quest to save the past
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 16/09/2017
» Artisan crafts have been falling out of favour for years, with many morphing into exhibits and even finding their final resting place at museums.
In the service of majesty
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 29/10/2016
» As the decades rolled by during his long and illustrious reign, King Bhumibol Adulyadej was seen by countless millions of citizens deep in the rural heartland of Thailand, enduring hardship to get his message to the people that he cared for them.
Commission to draw on people power in anti-corruption efforts
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 11/09/2016
» The anti-corruption commission has formed a civic network coordination centre to monitor graft in Bangkok, with similar units to be rolled out in the provinces.
Regime takes on powerful Buranupakorn clan
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 03/08/2016
» The regime's detention of a local politician in the powerful northern Buranupakorn family shows the coup-makers are targeting allies of their nemesis, Thaksin Shinawatra.
Truth is best, Mom Oui tells regime
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 21/12/2015
» Former deputy premier MR Pridiyathorn Devakula urged the government Sunday to reveal the "truth" about the country's economic situation.