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Climate finance for urban resilience
News, Imran Arif, Published on 29/10/2025
» Heavy rainfall and floods continue to plague Thailand's cities. A trifecta of heavier-than-usual rainfall exacerbated by the La Niña weather pattern, unsafe overcapacities at major dams, and unusually high sea tides is a stern reminder of how vulnerable Thailand's urban centres are amid the world's changing climate.
A giving monarch
News, Published on 18/07/2024
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua is a generous monarch, as demonstrated by the sustained support he has provided to equip medical personnel in their unrelenting battle against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Leave no farmer behind
News, Editorial, Published on 03/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently launched an initiative aimed at transforming Thailand, already a major food exporter, into a global agriculture hub. Such an ambition is not new for the government, but the plan faces numerous challenges.
Better rate for retirees 'important'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/12/2023
» Most candidates competing for seats on the new Social Security Board have highlighted the importance of raising the pension rate for retirees in the social security system as well as improving transparency and efficiency in managing the Social Security Fund (SSF).
Campaign pledges 'failing indebted farmers'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/03/2023
» Election policies by various parties targeting farmers are aimed at creating short-term results and do not result in lasting income security, a recent forum in Bangkok was told.
Thai air force set to sign MoU on military equipment with Sweden
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/02/2023
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) welcomed the Swedish ambassador as well as the president and CEO of Saab AB, a Swedish defence and security company, to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding for military equipment.
Talks set to start on berry pickers' plight
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/01/2023
» The Ministry of Labour will start talks with the Swedish embassy in Thailand, after it threatened to suspend issuing seasonal working visas to Thai berry pickers following reports of unfair treatment by employers and job brokers, it said on Monday.
Some nimble footwork might save the day
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 13/11/2022
» It's been quite an entertaining week trying to figure out whether or not we will be able to watch the Football World Cup on Thai television. The lively debate has prompted a number of own goals, yellow cards and even a few porky pies.
Food in focus at sustainability expo
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/09/2022
» Supporting small farmers and local fishermen is one method of achieving sustainable food production, said former Deputy Agriculture Minister Wiwat Salayakamthon yesterday at the week-long Sustainability Expo 2022.
Swedes show way on paternity leave
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/06/2022
» Twelve Swedish firms in Thailand have pledged to give their male employees 30 days' paid paternity leave to promote gender equality in the working place and promote tighter family bonds.