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The plots thicken in deep South
News, Aree Thongboonrawd, Published on 06/10/2018
» Traditional farming practices used in much of the deep South could push crop productivity with new techniques that combine wisdom and technology, and a foundation is in the region to give them a helping hand. Some 56 local volunteers are working hard to coach people there how to sustain their livelihoods through various kinds of new farming and livestock-raising practices.
Emerging markets wobble as investors flock to us debt
Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 06/10/2018
» RECAP: A rise in US Treasury yields to seven-year highs sparked selling in emerging markets after robust economic data and hawkish comments from Fed officials stoked concerns of a faster-than-expected pace of interest rate increases. Elsewhere, the Indian central bank’s surprise decision not to increase rates left investors uneasy.
Not taking any chances
News, Published on 06/10/2018
» The general election date may be showing credible signs of firming up but the Pheu Thai Party is not taking any chances.
Avoiding climate chaos means 'unprecedented' change: UN report
AFP, Published on 06/10/2018
» INCHEON (SOUTH KOREA) - The UN's 195-nation climate science body plunged deep into overtime Saturday to finalise a report outlining stark options -- all requiring a global makeover of unprecedented scale -- for avoiding climate chaos.
Solar vital to energy plans
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/10/2018
» With the Energy Ministry having recently set a new target for Thailand to make a gradual transition away from fossil fuels to decarbonise energy generation in the country, recent research by two Harvard University scholars provides useful information for the policymakers. It gives a realistic assessment of the pros and cons of two renewable energy sources -- wind and solar.
IEAT hustles Map Ta Phut seaport plans
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/10/2018
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is speeding up development of the third phase of Map Ta Phut seaport, worth 47.9 billion baht, and has committed to issuing terms of reference (ToR) this month.
Govt to roll out train-assembly plants plan
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 06/10/2018
» The government is set to announce its first-ever policy to establish rolling stock assembly plants in Thailand before the end of the year to keep up with upcoming railway projects in the country, Deputy Transport Minister Pailin Chuchottaworn said on Friday.