September 8th, 2006 by admin
Protesting activists dump coal at Thai Ministry of Energy
BANGKOK: –
Greenpeace activists Friday dumped coal on the doorstep of Thailand’s Ministry of Energy in protest against energy policies that promote the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, one of the primary causes of climate change. Activists also unfurled a banner which reads “Ministry of Climate [...]
September 8th, 2006 by admin
Watchdog seeks labor rights for Thailand’s bar girls
BANGKOK:
Since Kaew started her job as a Bangkok “entertainment girl” four months ago, she’s never received
the full salary she was promised, much less benefits like medical insurance or social security.
“I’m owed 4,000 baht [US$107] a month, but in fact I only receive about 1,500 baht,” said Kaew,
who goes [...]
September 8th, 2006 by admin
Thailand 18th best world investment destination
BANGKOK:
Thailand saw its rank move up one notch–from 19th place to 18th place among 175 countries surveyed by
the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a lead economist of the World Bank
said Wednesday. Singapore dethroned New Zealand, last year’s chart topper, as the world’s most favourable
investment destination. The United [...]
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