New Delhi’s latest trade policy signals a lack of confidence in its ability to compete globally. This attitude may prevent India from ever overtaking China, says Mihir Sharma for Bloomberg Opinion.Continue Reading
Within general education schools, the professional development of teachers has also improved, allowing them to better identify and employ teaching strategies for children with special needs, said industry players. Since 2005, teachers undergoing training have been provided with a basic understanding of supporting special needs students. A core group ofContinue Reading
Social inequality remains an obstacle in the provision of health care. As such, countries should not only focus on the financial aspect of universal health coverage but also empowering people, according to Jos Vandelaer, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Thailand.Continue Reading
The party-list system, which is designed to allow professionals from various fields to become MPs, has been exploited by parties to return favours to loyal supporters or financiers, academics say.Continue Reading
The army has apologised for ordering a bed-ridden man to appear at a conscription venue in Lamphun on Saturday to prove he was not fit enough to be drafted.Continue Reading
Paetongtarn “Ung Ing” Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party leads other potential candidates for the post of prime minister among voters in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani, an opinion poll showed yesterday.Continue Reading
Some 5.1 million people are expected to travel during this year’s Songkran Festival, generating over 23 billion baht in revenue — a 26.3% increase from last year’s figures.Continue Reading
Citi, one of the oldest financial institutions in the Southeast Asian region, has committed to support Thai and regional corporates’ ambitions via its unmatched global network and local expertise.Continue Reading
HTMS Chang, a new frigate serving as a submarine tender, is scheduled to arrive in Thailand on April 27, according to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN).Continue Reading
A group of 63 members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church flew to the US on Friday after being granted asylum following their arrest by Thai police for overstaying their visas two weeks ago.Continue Reading