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Did COP29 fail women and girls?
News, María Fernanda Espinosa, Published on 13/12/2024
» The most recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) focused on finance, but it fell short in more ways than one. The contentious negotiations -- representatives from several developing countries walked out in protest -- defied the odds to produce a commitment -- the "Baku Climate Unity Pact" -- from developed economies to deliver $300 billion in climate funding annually to their poorer counterparts by 2035.
39% of Q3 investment budget spent
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/06/2024
» The disbursement of the government's investment budget in the third quarter of this fiscal year has reached almost 40%, nearly double the set target thanks to the accelerated disbursement measures, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Contractors put on notice over expressway project
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/03/2024
» Contractors ignoring deadlines, construction standards, and public safety in the building of the Rama II Road expressway will be downgraded by the state budget office, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday.
Climate push needs female voice
News, Laura Chinchilla & María Fernanda Espinosa, Published on 28/03/2022
» The world is well aware that the climate crisis is one of the main stumbling blocks to sustainable development. And yet, despite the dramatic evidence of the lethal consequences of climate change, and despite possessing the knowledge, technologies and resources to fix it, we continue on the same high-carbon path that threatens our survival.
Bond issue to fund recovery
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/12/2021
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to sell new savings bonds totalling 30 billion baht next month, to raise funds for government policies aimed at relieving the economic and social impact of Covid-19.
S&P keeps Thailand's BBB+ rating
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2021
» The government has welcomed the decision by Standard & Poor (S&P) Global Ratings to maintain Thailand's sovereign credit rating at BBB+ and rate the kingdom's economy as having a stable outlook.
Thailand scores higher rate in competitiveness
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/06/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is satisfied with the country's improved competitiveness shown in ratings by the World Competitiveness Center, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul says.
B500bn to save economy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/05/2021
» An executive decree allowing the Finance Ministry to borrow 500 billion baht to fight Covid-19 has come into effect and it is hoped it will stimulate economic growth in 2021-2022 by another 1.5%, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Dept chief, spouse top asset list
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/03/2021
» A list of high-ranking officials' declared assets and liabilities released by the National Anti-Corruption Commission showed the spouse of the Community Development Department's director-general declared over 10 billion baht in debt-free assets.
THAI's future up in the air
News, Published on 16/05/2020
» Thai Airways International Plc's (THAI) fate is hanging by a thread with the national carrier facing crucial make-or-break decisions in the coming weeks.