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Water wars looming
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 16/01/2020
» The sustainability of the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) plan is at risk of being stymied by drought and water conflicts, water experts warn.
Rainmaking to begin this week to clear air
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/01/2019
» The government is stepping up efforts to fight the worsening, detrimental effects of air pollution caused by the fine dust that has blighted Bangkok and surrounding areas since late last year.
Floods from Laos dam collapse reach Cambodia
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/07/2018
» ATTAPEU, Laos: The torrent of water unleashed in a deadly Laos dam collapse has drained into Cambodia, forcing thousands to evacuate, as rescuers on Thursday battled monsoon rains to find scores of Laotians still missing after entire villages were washed away.
National security budget hike gets flak
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/06/2018
» Critics have taken aim at the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) for giving the green light to a 20% increase in the national security budget for the 2019 fiscal year
Villagers protest huge chicken farm
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/10/2017
» Local villagers in Kanchanaburi have expressed discontent over a new chicken farm covering almost 400 rai which they said was being built without their consent.
From rice farmers to cowboys
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/06/2017
» Around 6,000 rice farmers in three districts in Sa Kaeo have joined the government's Koban Burapha (Eastern Cowboys) cattle-raising initiative
Japan 'keen' on Bangkok-Rayong high-speed train project
Published on 08/06/2017
» Japan has shown keen interest in joining the bidding for the construction of the 193.5 km Bangkok-Rayong high-speed train project that will link the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and three international airports, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Keeping Bangkok above water
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/06/2017
» Huge drainage tunnels are not enough to cope with flooding in Bangkok, say two environmental activist. A realistic look at the cause of flood is needed.
China's impact on the Thai economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/01/2017
» An increased flow of people & goods between Thailand & China means change & with change there are always costs & benefits, reactions to changes & more change.
Snow sculpture in China: Thai students win first prize
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/01/2017
» Array of snow sculptures inspired by late King's development projects win variety of prizes at Collegiate Snow Sculpture contest in Harbin China.