People and Government
South, Southeast nations to enhance cooperation for maritime transport
A group of seven South Asian and Southeast Asian nations – collectively known as Bimstec – has reached an agreement on maritime transport cooperation to boost maritime connectivity within the region.The group’s Senior Officials’ Meeting endorsed the Agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation at a virtual ...
The Nation Reporter
Transparency in upcoming election and EC’s role in focus on Open Data Day
The performance of Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) and the people’s expectations in terms of fairness and transparency in the approaching general election formed the crux of discussions on International Open Data Day, which is commemorated on the first Saturday of March every year.Experts from various ...
The Nation Reporter
Vietnam, Laos, Thailand strengthen transport connectivity
The 23rd preparatory conference of the nine provinces of Vietnam, Laos and Thailand that share the use of Road 8 and Road 12 was recently held in the central Lao province of Bolykhamsay to review their cooperation.A representative of Bolykhamsay province reported the implementation of ...
Measures sought to foster cooperation between Vietnamese, Thai localities
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh and Governor of the Thai northeastern province of Khon Kaen Kraisorn Kongchalad have looked into measures to promote cooperation between the province and Vietnamese localities in different spheres.At the meeting, which took place on February 28 as part ...
New regulation protects pregnant students from expulsion
A newly declared ministerial regulation has barred educational institutions from expelling students for pregnancy. The Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and the Minister of Education have employed authority bestowed by the Prevention and Solution of the Adolescent Pregnancy Problem Act to amend a ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
PM praises Thailand's 10th ranking in Power Index
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was pleased with the 10th ranking of Thailand in the Asia Power Index 2023, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri on Saturday.Quoting the premier, he said the ranking reflects Thailand’s standing in the international community. The Asia Power Index measures a nation’s ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Public warned after dengue fever spikes in Jan; 1 dead
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned people to guard against the spread of dengue fever after 2,683 cases were reported during the month of January. According to the DDC’s weekly forecast of diseases and health hazards for Feb 12-18, a total of 2,683 ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Department to scrutinise tax filings
The Revenue Department plans to step up its examination of suspicious personal income tax returns, says director-general Lavaron Sangsnit. He said people who submit accurate filings have nothing to worry about, and eligible filers should receive a tax refund within three days.Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Govt more democratic this year, survey finds
The government is delighted with a new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report that Thailand’s ranking on a democracy index has improved more than any other country in the world over the past year, says government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri. Mr Anucha, who is also deputy secretary-general to ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Thailand enhances regional cooperation through the Bay of Bengal Initiative
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Department of International Economic Affairs led a meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) earlier this week that established guidelines that will shape future cooperation among its seven country members.The department’s director-general, Cherdchai ...
The Nation Reporter
