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Flood risk reduction urgent
Business, Published on 10/01/2024
» Several countries in the Asia-Pacific region are highly exposed to physical risks from climate change, while their capacity for adaptation is limited, particularly those with lower GDP per person, weaker governance and infrastructure preparedness.
"Monitoring Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 Development Progress"
Published on 09/01/2024
» A delegation from the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT), led by Thawisak Anakkhaphan, Advisor to Manaporn Charoensri, Minister of Transport and Head of the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 Development Monitoring team, recently conducted an inspection to assess the progress of Laem Chabang Port Phase 3. The site survey was accompanied by Kriengkrai Chaisiriwongsuk, Director of the Port Authority of Thailand, and Acting Second Lieutenant Ratthakorn Khieophaisan, Executive 16 under the directive of the Port Director, who also participated in a press conference to update the media on the ongoing developments at Laem Chabang Port, Chon Buri. The aim was to instil confidence among investors and stakeholders.
Origin Resort World Phuket: The one and only precious mixed-use beach front community
Published on 08/01/2024
» Origin Property" Launches "Origin Resort World Phuket," a Mixed-Use Real Estate Mega Project Valued at Over 8 Billion Baht
Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
Accidents in public spaces spur safety push
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/01/2024
» A campaign to set up an independent agency to promote public safety in the wake of a series of alarming accidents at construction and civic amenity sites is under way.
Indian solar mission reaches destination
Published on 06/01/2024
» BENGALURU - India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1, has reached its destination within the anticipated four-month timeframe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
Land Bridge 'necessary', PM says
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Pheu Thai MPs on Thursday defended the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, saying it will help with the country's economy and development.
Transboundary water governance
Oped, Published on 04/01/2024
» As recent discussions at COP28 showed, water is increasingly important on the global security and climate agenda. Yet cross-border river governance still remains one of this century's most pressing concerns and an often overlooked geopolitical issue.
Flying high or fiery doom?
Life, Published on 01/01/2024
» Your horoscope for the Year of the Dragon.
A year of milestones
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2023
» As 2023 concludes, the year stands out for a multitude of noteworthy events and news.