By Hidekatsu Asada, Head of South East Asia Desk, and Abu Zeid Mohd Arif, Economist, South East Asia Desk, Economics Department
Reforming the public sector, long a priority for Thailand, involves several challenges. Among these,…
By Adam Bogiatzis, Economist, South East Asia Desk, Economics Department.
Thailand has made remarkable socio-economic progress over the past several decades. Poverty has plummeted and access to education and health services has become…
This study aims to explore the concept of being a green university following existing domestic and international guidelines; examine the criteria and indicators for being a sustainable university; review some examples of green…
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Thailand will face a population crisis should the country’s low birth rate continue, possibly shrinking its population by half. Experts say the government must prioritize boosting Thailand’s parenthood welfare to find a…
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Panupong Tantirat, Yotsathon Chantarawichian,…
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A Russian-Belarusian rock band that denounces Moscow's Ukraine invasion returned to the stage this week, voicing defiance after being detained in Thailand in January and threatened with deportation to Russia.
The…
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Thailand’s plans to resurrect its commercial surrogacy trade, having banned the practice nearly a decade ago after a series of scandals, are reviving old fears concerning human trafficking of babies and the women hired to…
1. IntroductionCancer is a prominent global contributor to mortality, accounting for nearly one in every six deaths, based on worldwide estimates . In 2022, it was also estimated that globally around 20 million new cases of cancer…
1. IntroductionRice is a major agricultural commodity in Thailand and an important contributor to the country’s economy. According to data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Thailand was the world’s…
1. IntroductionUrban development policies, as outlined in the National Economic and Social Development Plan, are designed to foster prosperity, income distribution, and diminish economic disparities between regions, along with…
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Department of Large Animal and Wildlife Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart…
1. IntroductionHow can we effectively prepare for the possibility of a tsunami in the future to reduce the number of casualties? The 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean was generated by an earthquake that occurred at a depth of 30 km and…
1. IntroductionHow can we effectively prepare for the possibility of a tsunami in the future to reduce the number of casualties? The 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean was generated by an earthquake that occurred at a depth of 30 km and…
1. IntroductionInfection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) affects people all over the world, involving approximately 257 million people or accounting for 3.5% of the world population. Maternal-to-child transmission or vertical…
5.1. Discussion of the ResultsA complete Delphi and DEMATEL framework is employed to examine EV adoption barriers in Thailand. A survey of four experts found that the most critical obstacles to the adoption of EVs by individuals were…
Bangkok, Thailand – Bangkok’s Chinatown, lit up by red-lanterns and decorative banners to celebrate the Lunar New Year holidays, is bustling.
As the region welcomed the Year of the Dragon last weekend, ethnic Chinese Thais thronged…
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Bangkok city employees have been told to work from home to avoid harmful air pollution, as a layer of noxious haze blanketed the Thai capital Thursday.
City authorities asked for cooperation from employers to help workers in…
Crop maps help scientists and policymakers track global food supplies and estimate how they might shift with climate change and growing populations. But getting accurate maps of the types of crops that are grown…
1. IntroductionOn 13 January 2020, the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand announced its first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), brought in by a traveler from Wuhan, China . In response, the country implemented various…
3.2.1. Climate Change AnalysisA performance analysis of the three general climate models (3GCMs), namely the GFDLSM2M model, the HadGEM2-ES model, and the MIROC-ESM-CHEM model, were compared to determine which model was most suitable…
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1. IntroductionOver the past few decades, the rapid urbanization in developing countries has led to significant changes in the structural and functional complexity of cities as they strive to accommodate a growing population . This…
U.S. and Indian Workshop Participants Explore CBPRBy Elizabeth Witherspoon, Ph.D.U.S. and Indian researchers and Indian public health practitioners gathered to share best methods and practices for community-based participatory…
By Sara Amolegbe
Suk, front center, with students and faculty at CRI after presenting a seminar on environmental pollution, noncommunicable diseases, and their effect on children’s health.(Photo courtesy of Bill Suk)
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BANGKOK: Torrential downpours have unleashed widespread flooding across southern Thailand, displacing nearly 20,000 households as rising waters swamp homes and cut off villages in five provinces - Narathiwat, Yala, Pattani, Songkhla and…
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Germline genetic testing of BRCA1 and BRCA2 (gBRCA) has become an integral part of the current management of breast and ovarian cancer. At the individual level, the genetic results influence patients' eligibility for PARP…
1. IntroductionRoad traffic accidents are a worldwide issue that has been troubling civilization for a long time. Specifically, road accidents in Southeast Asia and Africa have been continuously increasing for at least the last 10…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s Division of Global Health Protection has been collaborating with the Ministry of Public Health and provincial offices in Thailand to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by conducting…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s Division of Global Health Protection has been collaborating with the Ministry of Public Health and provincial offices in Thailand to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by conducting…
To enhance the sustainability of homes and property projects in Thailand, Bangkok-based property developer Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited (MQDC) has joined the MIT Energy Initiative, with a…
01/06/2018 - The OECD took steps to deepen its engagement with Thailand, South Africa and Peru during the Organisation’s annual Ministerial Meeting and announced it will open an office in Istanbul to provide a!--body-start-->…
Big cities like Bangkok, with their infamous traffic jam have turned into important environmental pollution factors of today's is one of the main reasons behind Thai government's plan to get prepared for launching the second phase of the…
The pristine forest of Nan has been a source of pride and food for the Nan people for generations. In the last decade, widespread contract maize farming has taken over the mountainous landscape, replacing the dense forest. Fertilizers and…
- Chiang Mai, Thailand's second-largest city, faces traffic congestion, air pollution, and an inadequate public transport system. In this video, residents share what they think can be done to make the city greener.
Dr. Atch Sreshthaputra shares his insight on the current market trends in Thailand's green building industry.A significant increase or higher construction cost in adopting green building norm is a common false perception in Thailand. While…