Showing 911 - 920 of 515,560
Toxic tide still flows
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/06/2025
» A tip-off from a US environmental group about more than 200 hazardous waste containers arriving in Thailand this month highlights the urgent need for more decisive government action to prevent the country from becoming the world's dumping ground for toxic waste.
Centre touts kidney disease detector
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2025
» KHON KAEN: The National Nanotechnology Centre (Nanotec) has launched an innovative, ready-to-use rapid test kit for kidney function in a bid to enhance the public healthcare system through early disease detection.
Thai cybersecurity readiness lacking
Business, Published on 06/06/2025
» Only 7% of organisations in Thailand have achieved the "Mature" level of readiness required to effectively withstand today's cybersecurity threats, according to the 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index compiled by Cisco, a multinational digital communications technology provider.
Thai govt eyes conclusion of free trade talks with EU
News, Published on 06/06/2025
» The government has reaffirmed its commitment to concluding its free trade agreement negotiations with the European Union by the end of this year, a move aimed at expanding trade and investment opportunities amid growing global economic uncertainty.
The climate challenge as a development opportunity
Oped, Published on 06/06/2025
» When climate change is framed as a global problem requiring collective regulation of greenhouse-gas emissions, developing-country governments see little reason to prioritise the issue over others. After all, the rich, industrialised countries who contributed disproportionately to the problem are themselves backing away from decarbonisation and climate-finance commitments, while low-income countries bear the brunt of the costs of climate change. Decision-makers in developing countries understandably conclude it may be more rational to hunker down and focus on climate resilience rather than emissions reductions.
Petition backs penalties for doctors in Thaksin case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/06/2025
» A petition supported by more than 52,000 people has been submitted to the Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) to back its decision to discipline three doctors involved in the controversial transfer of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for treatment in a premium hospital ward.
SCB prepared to withstand tariff impact
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/06/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) believes it is properly positioned to withstand tariff-related uncertainties following a stress test mandated by the Bank of Thailand.
Thailand needs a geostrategic rebalance
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 06/06/2025
» With two military coups and multiple judicial interventions that combined to subvert election results and weaken democratic institutions over the past two decades, it is unsurprising that Thailand's geostrategic position has leaned increasingly towards China. Naturally, the more Thailand becomes autocratic, the more it will be estranged from established democracies in Europe and North America, as well as Japan and South Korea, with nowhere to turn but to Beijing. But this China orientation is a geostrategic mistake at this time. Thailand should correct its course until clearer signs emerge as to which side of the superpower struggle will come out on top.
Executives promote worker skills
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/06/2025
» Building a workforce prepared for constant change in a technology-driven organisation is vital for companies to transform their business and thrive in the new economy, say leading Thai executives.
US capital flight a boon for Asia
News, Published on 06/06/2025
» As global investors consider reducing their exposure to US financial assets, the key question is where money flowing out of the US will go. While Europe may be the obvious destination, relative value metrics may favour emerging Asia.