Thailand morning news for August 24

Thailand morning news for August 24

PM calls for urgency in digital services THE prime minister yesterday told the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) and other top officials to quickly implement a policy to provide more digital government services […]

Asean morning news for August 23

Asean morning news for August 23

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu   Residency Schemes in ASEAN – Eligibility Requirements Obtaining a long-term residency status is a cumbersome process for foreigners in ASEAN. The regulations and procedures vary significantly […]

Thailand morning news for August 23

Thailand morning news for August 23

Phetchaburi town flooded with water discharged from dam Spillover from Kaeng Krachan dam has arrived at the tourist town of Phetchaburi town, flooding residences and roads in the municipal areas. — Thai PBS Min of […]

Asean morning news for August 22

Asean morning news for August 22

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu   Dams and sand mining threaten integrity of lower Mekong As investment in hydropower and construction projects ramp up, ecosystems and communities along Southeast Asia’s longest river […]

Thailand morning news for August 22

Thailand morning news for August 22

30 cents: Keeping poor Thai children in school for 10 baht (HD video) Thirty cents. There’s not much you can buy for $0.30 these days, but in Thailand the meagre amount multiplied by many willing […]

Asean morning news for August 21

Asean morning news for August 21

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu   Are politicians in Southeast Asia too old? PLATO once touted the values of gerontocracy, a form of oligarchical rule in which an entity is ruled by […]

Thailand morning news for August 21

Thailand morning news for August 21

Thailand GDP growth ahead of expectations Thailand’s gross domestic product growth came in slightly ahead of expectations in the second quarter despite slower growth from the country’s manufacturing industry. — Financial Times Thailand’s Queen Mother […]

Asean morning news for August 20

Asean morning news for August 20

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Enhancing the tourism industry in ASEAN The unique and diverse range of recreational activities and travel options in this region has made Southeast Asia a top destination […]

Thailand morning news for August 20

Thailand morning news for August 20

Thailand win 1st Asian Games gold from women’s team poomsae Thailand’s first Asian Games gold medal in Indonesia came from the women’s team poomsae at the Jakarta Convention Center Plenary Hall on Sunday. — The […]

Asean morning news for August 17

Asean morning news for August 17

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu   Parasites in water supply potential risk for disease transmission in Southeast Asia The presence of parasites in both raw and treated water supply in Southeast Asian […]

Thailand morning news for August 17

Thailand morning news for August 17

PM calls for a digital ecosystem for region PRIME MINISTER General Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged policymakers and entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia to develop and nurture a digital trade ecosystem as information technology in the region […]

Asean morning news for August 16

Asean morning news for August 16

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu   Alibaba offers cloud computing for Southeast Asia’s retailers to embrace digitisation and big data Alibaba Group Holding, the world’s largest e-commerce services provider, is making a […]