Category: Thailand
Thai NGOs Speak Out Against Proposed Dam in Laos
A new dam planned for construction on the Mekong River in Laos is causing great concern for environmental NGOs from Thailand.
Bangkok to relocate?
Bangkok is projected to be one of the cities hardest hit by climate change along with Jakarta and Manila,
Thailand to Ban 3 herbicides agreed, with conditions
Will ban paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos, provided that the alternatives, which are not known to exist, “are effective, are affordable for farmers, and less hazardous.”
Thailand’s ‘wicked’ development trap
Can’t compete with neighbouring Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam on wages and input costs nor catch up with countries in the region that possess more advanced innovation and skilled workers.