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Tsunami lessons must live on
News, Jitsiree Thongnoi, Published on 26/12/2025
» Twenty-one years after the 2004 tsunami almost wiped out Ban Nam Khem, the small fishing village is coping with changing geological, demographic and employment woes while struggling to keep its way of life and passing on lessons of survival to future generations.
The human toll behind your seafood
News, Claire Kietduriyakul, Published on 02/08/2025
» The next time you are at a restaurant and considering the choice of fish or shrimp, spare a thought. The seafood on your plate may come at quite a human cost.
Unite for safer roads in Thailand
News, Jean Todt & Michaela Friberg-Storey, Published on 20/06/2025
» Thailand has recently taken a decisive step to protect lives on the road: since the beginning of June 2025, authorities have stepped up enforcement of the helmet law for both motorcycle riders and passengers, with fines of up to 2,000 baht per person for non-compliance. By enforcing helmet-wearing laws, the Royal Thai Police is sending a clear message: wearing a helmet is not a suggestion -- it is the law, and laws are meant to be followed. This one, in particular, saves lives.
Empowering middle-income states
News, Enrique A. Manalo Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Published on 28/04/2025
» Spanning across all regions of the world -- from Latin America to Africa, from Eastern Europe to Southeast Asia and the Pacific -- middle-income countries (MICs) constitute over 100 countries, hosting 75% of the world's population and producing 35% of global GDP. Many MICs are in Asia.
UNDP urges Thais to unite for a sustainable future
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand's government, private sector, and communities have been urged by a United Nations official to work together to ensure the kingdom's sustainable future.
Emergency preparedness 'key' to disaster survival
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/12/2024
» Ever since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami completely levelled Rajaprajanugroh 35 School in Phangnga's Takua Pa district, students and teachers at the school have been preparing themselves for future disasters.
'Multidimensional poverty' a worry despite progress
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/11/2024
» While Thailand has managed to cut the number of people living in poverty by half in just seven years, many Thais still live with substandard living conditions-- lacking access to adequate healthcare, education, and sanitation -- especially those living in rural areas, according to the 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).
United Nations Development Programme tie-up to bolster climate change resilience
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/11/2024
» Efforts are being made to strengthen Thailand's ability to deal with the increasing threat of climate change.
Uniting to end gender violence
News, Bakhtiyor Kadyrov & Matthew Jackson & Julitta Onabanjo, Published on 22/08/2024
» In Southeast Asia, deeply ingrained traditional gender norms often designate women and girls as primary caretakers, leading to a stark gender imbalance in both household responsibilities and societal roles. This deeply embedded gender bias, along with the uneven distribution of unpaid care work, exacerbates the challenges women face, often trapping them in abusive situations and perpetuating a cycle of inequality and economic dependence. Over time, women's autonomy and decision-making power are eroded, increasing the risk of domestic violence -- a global crisis hidden in plain sight.
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.