Three special economic zones underpin plans to expand manufacturing to spur economic development, but Dawei in particular has languished for years.
Category: Thailand
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
Dispute over fish ladders to save species
Can Mekong fish climb ladders: some fisheries scientist think so, others don’t.
Fresh bid to tackle illegal wildlife trade
“There is one overriding principle that drives the business -– it’s of huge value with low risk. And that’s why we are losing the battle, rapidly,” says USAID Wildlife Asia’s law enforcement specialist.
The Future Shape of Mekong Cooperation
A closer look at the paths ahead for the Mekong River Commission.
Two steps forward as smart city pioneers
Iniative that promote the country’s advancement in strategic areas such as health and tourism, the environment and the establishment of trading hubs.