Disaster Displacement in Asia and the Pacific General September 18, 2022September 19, 20220 Most of the disaster displacement recorded globally has taken place in the Asia and Pacific region. An estimated 225.3 million internal displacements—or forced movements—were recorded during 2010−2021. Large-scale storms and floods, droughts, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions keep displacing millions
Investors shun Thai government plan for development zones in north-eastern provinces Sales September 18, 2022September 19, 20220 The Thai government’s ambitious plan, announced about seven years ago, to transform some north-eastern provinces bordering the Lao PDR, into economic development zones has not been realised. So far, not a single investor has shown keen interest in the projects in
Thailand calls for faith in the multilateral system Domestic Affairs September 18, 2022September 19, 20220 At the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Thailand will call for faith in the multilateral system as the centre of the global development agenda, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman. Tanee Sangrat said that Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai
BMA to propose a tunnel project to drain water from eastern suburbs General September 18, 2022September 19, 20220 The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will propose, to National Water Command Centre at its meeting tomorrow (Monday), a project to build a 19km tunnel to drain water from the eastern part of Bangkok into the sea via Samut Prakan. Bangkok Governor