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NBTC projects target slum communities
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/12/2023
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is initiating the development of internet connectivity for slum communities in Bangkok and WiFi service for districts nationwide as part of its fourth universal service obligation (USO) plan, continuing efforts to bridge the digital divide.
Alarm sounded over Covid waste at home
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/09/2021
» The government's home isolation measures for Covid-19 patients are causing concern over the growing amount of infectious waste they are generating, including discarded face masks and used antigen test kits, as the waste threatens the environment, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Developing World Loses Billions in Money From Migrant Workers
Business, Jon Emont, Published on 07/07/2020
» Migrant workers--from Polish farmhands working the fields of southern France to Filipino cruise-ship workers in the Caribbean--who lost their jobs because of the pandemic's economic impact are running out of cash to send home, dealing a blow to the fragile economic health of the developing world.
Argentina's national pastime: hating on the IMF
Business, Santiago Pérez, Published on 02/01/2020
» BUENOS AIRES: Most countries have a historic villain. For Cuba, it is Uncle Sam. For some in the Middle East, it is Israel. Here in Argentina, many direct their rage at the International Monetary Fund.
GH Bank, PAT plan slum project
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/03/2019
» The state-owned GH Bank will join with the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) to develop a high-rise residential project in the Klong Toey area for low-income earners.
Port Authority of Thailand to build condos for slum folk
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/01/2019
» The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) will spend 7.5 billion baht to build 6,144 condominium units at Soi Trimitr on Rama IV Road for 26 slum communities that encroach on PAT land spanning nearly 200 rai in Klong Toey district.