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Bangkok Gems Fair surpasses 3.85 Billion Baht sales
News, Published on 29/02/2024
» The 69th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, organised by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) under the Ministry of Commerce and The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) surpassed expectations with purchases exceeding 3.85 billion baht. Held from February 21 to February 25, 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the event attracted nearly 40,000 participants.
The digital solution to corruption
News, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 27/03/2023
» Corruption is an enormous, global challenge, likely costing more than $1 trillion annually, or $120 (4,000 baht) for every person in the world. World leaders have long promised to tamp down on corruption, but unfortunately, we're getting nowhere. Now, new research identifies a surprisingly straight-forward, cheap way to reduce corruption that can also make countries hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars.
Confronting the growing drought risk
News, Ibrahim Thiaw, Published on 08/08/2022
» Drought may be an ancient scourge, but it is getting worse. No region or country today is immune to its effects. Southern Europe is in the grip of a severe drought -- the worst in 70 years for Italy. In the western United States, the past two decades have been the driest in 1,200 years. Chile is in its 13th consecutive year of drought, and Monterrey, Mexico's third-largest city, is now being forced to ration water.
US envoy nominee to help boost track record
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/07/2022
» Robert F Godec, the US ambassador nominee to Thailand, has announced his intention to help improve the human rights situation in the kingdom.
Govt plugs overseas labour fund
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/03/2022
» Overseas job seekers are advised to secure membership of a labour fund which will come in handy if they face problems, including war, working in other countries, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said.
Thailand remains a 'flawed democracy'
News, AFP and Bangkok Post, Published on 11/02/2022
» Thailand is still a "flawed democracy" as it ranks 72 out of 167 countries, the same level as the previous year, according to The Economist's Democracy Index 2021.
EU accepts Thai Covid certificate
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2021
» Thailand's Covid-19 certificate is now being accepted in Europe.
Swiss cargo plane brings respirators, antigen test kits
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/07/2021
» Switzerland has donated about 26 tonnes of medical supplies, including respirators and antigen test kits, so Thailand can boost its fight against Covid-19.
Govt drops ball on deal
News, Editorial, Published on 14/06/2021
» It is wonderful that Thais will be able to watch all 51 matches live of the Euro 2020 European Football Championship after a deal was struck just hours before the football tournament began on Saturday.