Category: Thailand
Police, Fisheries Dept launch special operation against illegal fishing
The special operation against illegal fishing off Ranong province is in line with the government’s policy to meet an ASEAN position on the issue.
Mekong Ganga Cooperation meet discusses draft action plan
They also discussed the draft MGC Plan of Action (2019-22) to be adopted at the 10th MGC ministerial meeting in Bangkok on August 1, 2019.
Dawei SEZ reimagined as export hub to India
In an attempt to kick-start the stalled project as China expands its economic influence in the Southeast Asian country, Japan, Myanmar and Thailand target exports to India.
People’s network takes on China over Mekong
Thai riverside communities and environmentalists spent the weekend having a hot debate with the Chinese Embassy in Beijing about its use snd abuse of the Mekong River.
Thailand tor revives old plan to irrigate Isan
Under the megaproject, a series of dams, irrigation canals, and pumping stations will be set up along the Mekong to “feed” local rivers.
National park where activist disappeared left off UNESCO list
Unresolved questions about rights violations and border demarcation prevented the UN from recognizing Thai national park as a world heritage site.