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White House taps O'Neill as next envoy to Thailand
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/07/2025
» The White House has nominated Sean Kotaro O'Neill as the next United States Ambassador to Thailand, replacing Robert F Godec, who has held the post since Oct 7, 2022.
Trump adds to growing doubts at climate talks
News, Jennifer A Dlouhy, Published on 09/11/2024
» The election of Donald Trump -- and his vow to once again undertake a US retreat from international climate diplomacy -- poses a decisive threat to the fight against global warming as the window for meaningful action closes.
Initiative to support LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion launched
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/06/2024
» The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), together with the Canadian Embassy, Chulalongkorn University’s Sasin School of Management and Workplace Pride, recently launched an initiative to help businesses create safe workplaces for Thai LGBTQ+ people.
Break the development gridlock
News, Renaud Meyer, Published on 20/05/2024
» How can the world attain sustainable human development when the gaps between rich and poor countries and inequality within countries are widening after the Covid-19 pandemic?
The power of gender equality
News, Nadia Calviño, Kristalina Georgieva and Odile Renaud-Basso, Published on 11/03/2024
» It is hard to find a word that is more relevant to the world's greatest challenges and policy priorities than "inclusion", the theme of this year's International Women's Day. Inclusive, green economic growth that benefits all of society is an essential component of sustainable prosperity, social cohesion, competitiveness, and geopolitical stability. Supporting a "just transition" that includes all members of our societies is crucial to ensuring that climate action and the digital transformation lead to a more sustainable and secure world.
UN development chief urges action climate change
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/10/2023
» The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has called for a collective effort to tackle climate change in its presentation at SX Sustainability Expo 2023 (SX2023).
UNDP touts youth startups
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/07/2023
» To achieve sustainable global growth, inclusive entrepreneurship is crucial and more should be done to encourage and support young people in launching startups, according to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
Ties hailed as US strike group docks
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/04/2023
» CHON BURI: The US Navy is prepared to go anywhere in the "free and open Indo-Pacific", said a spokesman for a carrier strike group visiting Thailand this week.
Personal convictions
News, Postbag, Published on 01/05/2022
» Re: "New special Thai envoy for Myanmar", (BP, April 27).
Window of opportunism
News, Postbag, Published on 06/03/2022
» Re: "EU to grant blanket protection to refugees", (BP, March 4) and "Early implications of Russian invasion", (Opinion, March 4).