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Chemical checks key: expert
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 23/05/2019
» While Thailand's obsession with the benefits of marijuana for medical purposes has grown following an amendment to the Narcotics Act, an expert in medical toxicology at Mahidol University is warning the government to first categorise and regulate the minimum chemical composition of each strain before it goes any further.
Lifelong education key to raising standard of living
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 26/05/2019
» People will lead more meaningful lives if Thailand provides an ecosystem for lifelong learning and fosters an environment for the grey workforce, a conference was told recently.
Govt urged to push Indo-Pacific plan
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/07/2019
» Former permanent secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow has urged Thailand, the current chair of Asean, to expand the remit of the East Asia Summit (EAS) to push forward the so-called Asean Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.
Rohingya focus moves to summit
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/09/2019
» Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen is urging Thailand, as the current chair of Asean, to deepen the bloc's engagement in the creation of a conducive environment in Myanmar's Rakhine state, after the second attempt to repatriate Rohingya Muslims stalled last month.
Event marks training ties with India
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 23/09/2019
» India is forging closer ties with Thailand through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) education and training programme that fosters cultural exchanges between the countries, according to the country's ambassador to Thailand.
Social business key to ending poverty
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/10/2019
» Social businesses deserve to be promoted in Thailand as they will contribute to the eradication of poverty, a representative of the European Union to Thailand said on Thursday.
Wissanu says coalition govt 'still stable'
Thana Boonlert, Published on 22/10/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam assured members of the public that the Palang Pracharat Party (PPRP)-led coalition government is still stable, even though there are some concerns about a razor-thin margin and possible defeats on future bills.
Seoul can help to regulate Mekong's flow
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/10/2019
» In 2017, South Korean President Moon Jae-in announced the "New Southern Policy", which is aimed at deepening relations with Southeast Asia to the extent that four other major powers -- the United States, China, Japan and Russia -- have done.
Protecting Asean's most vulnerable
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/11/2019
» The risks are high for migrants who leave home in search of a better future for their families, but nothing can stem the tide of the exodus.
Land plan will leave farmers 'in limbo'
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 17/11/2019
» The government's commodification of rural land will exacerbate the plight of farmers and create an "agricultural proletariat" in the name of development, a forum was warned on Saturday.