There are several reasons why China finally takes part in a cooperation framework with the lower Mekong countries. One of them is allow China to enter a ‘damage control’ diplomacy.
Category: Thailand
Burning coal chokes residents, pollutes river near Tanintharyi mine; government slow to respond
“People are suffering from dizziness and vomiting because of the foul smell of the coal smoke,” says local youth organization.
Mind the hype: Despite huge potential, solar energy in SE Asia is behind a cloud
Sunny Southeast Asia has double the solar energy potential of Northern Europe, but the market hype is not living up to the reality on the ground.
Caution urged on privileges for EEC
Think tank TDRI warned the government about providing too many privileges for investors in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development.
Myanmar renews SEZ push
Three special economic zones underpin plans to expand manufacturing to spur economic development, but Dawei in particular has languished for years.
New water fees ‘threaten livelihoods’
“This policy will be a huge blow for the farmers, especially for rice farmers, because they have already suffered from deficits in selling rice,” leading economist said.
Malaysia inks cross-border power deal with Thailand and Laos
Malaysia will be able to purchase up to 100mw of hydropower from Laos next year after the signing of the Energy Purchase of Wheeling Agreement between Malaysia, Laos and Thailand.
Lower Mekong dam decision to be appealed
conservation group to file appeal against Thailand’s Administrative Court’s dismissal of its complaint against Thai authorities involving the Pak Bang dam
Super Malaria Strain gaining strength in the GMS
New strain of drug-resistant Malaria has spread to all four countries of the Eastern Greater Mekong subregion and of international concern
Scientists study wildlife rangers, what motivates them?
GMS and other Asian wildlife rangers just need a job, and are not motivated by protecting our most iconic species—tigers, elephants, gorillas and many others.
Read more at: https://phys.org/news/2017-09-scientists-wildlife-rangers.html#jCp