The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) affirms that within this year-end the feasibility study on nuclear power plant will be completed to be proposed to the Cabinet for approval next year. EGAT Deputy Governor Somboon Arayasakul stated that the feasibility study of five power plants with a total capacity of 5,000 megawatts currently was [...]
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is organizing a technical conference from 21- 22 July to bring awareness about natural resources and environmental issues to the people, hoping to create a network that promotes public participation in their conservation. Permanent Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Saksit Treedech said the meeting is held under [...]
Software Industry Promotion Agency (SIPA) supports the use of Thai softwares in industrial estates. An agreement has been signed between SIPA and the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (I-EA-T) in a bid to purchase computer softwares developed in Thailand to prevent problems of copyright infringement and reduce costs of imported software. Softwares made in Thailand [...]
Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Chuti Krairiksh affirms the Government has not revoked the 2G network concession licenses of the 3 service provider companies. Speaking after the Cabinet meeting, ICT Minister Chuti Krairiksh said the Government had appointed a panel to follow up on the progress of the 2nd ICT development plan concerning [...]
A conference organized by The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) on Tuesday has underlined the narcotics problem as a dominant threat to national security of many countries, especially Thailand. The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), foreign envoys and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday has organized and taken [...]
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has called a meeting with a concerned committee to discuss the reduction of bank service fees to be in line with the actual operation cost. In the meeting on Tuesday, the BoT has asked the commercial banks to cooperate in reducing the transaction fees for services such as deposit and [...]
The Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP) plans to use nuclear energy, especially radioactivity for medical purposes including cancer treatment and sterilizaion of medical equipments. According to OAP Secretary-General Prapaipit Suprarot, radioactivity can kill cancer cells as well as prevent their spread in human body. Moreover, the radioactivity treatment helps extend the lifespan of patients [...]
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej yesterday presided over a merit-making ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother. The ceremony was held privately on the 14th floor of the Chalerm Phra Kiat Building at Siriraj Hospital, where His Majesty is temporarily residing for the convenience [...]
The opposition Pheu Thai Party is organizing an exhibition “7 Days 7 Pains of the People” to commemorate the 2nd month anniversary of the 19 May rally dispersal incident. Numbers of Pheu Thai Party executives and MPs including core leaders Yongyuth Wichaidit, Plodprasop Suraswadi and Colonel Apiwan Wiriyachai, dressed in black this morning presided over [...]
Thailand will be hosting the 16th ASEAN Valuers Congress from 22-24 July in Bangkok, emphasizing on the standard and the techniques for asset valuation. Director-General of the Land Department Anuwat Metheevibulkul, as the president of the Valuer Association of Thailand, said the 16th ASEAN Valuers Congress (AVA) to be organized at Dusit Thani Hotel in [...]
The Meteorological Department warns of flash floods in the North, Northeast and East of Thailand while heavy rains are to be expected across the country in the next few days. The Weather Forecast Division announces that on Monday every part of the country will see some downpours. People living in flood-prone areas especially on the [...]
An earthquake of 4.5 magnitude shook the Laos-China border, with its effects felt in three districts on the Thai side. Amid torrential rains, the Chiang Rai Meteorological Department reported that the quake occurred at 19.53 hrs yesterday, with its epicenter located at the border of Laos-China, 161 kilometers east of the Chiang Saen district of [...]
The ruling Democrat Party is pushing to materialization this year three major policies on information and communication technology (ICT) advancement. Democrat Party Spokesperson, MD Buranaj Smutharaks, announced that the three main ICT issues include amendment to the state concessions for 3G service undertaken by state enterprises, network transfer of mobile phone numbers, and nationwide access [...]
Thailand prepares to host the World Creative Economy Forum (WCEF), inviting world-famous figures to stage a talk in the event. The National Creative Economy Committee on Friday endorsed the organization of the WCEF from 20-30 November 2010. The event will feature 4 main activities, consisting of the WCEF meeting to be held from 28-30 November, [...]
The Education Ministry has instructed the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) to work hand-in-hand with educational institutions in order to control crimes and prevent school violence. Education Minister Chinnaworn Boonyakiat has assigned Mr Charnwit Tapsuphan, the secretary-general of OPEC, to join hands with school personnel to better monitor and observe the behavior and [...]
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