Category: Thailand
New regulation lifts ban on export of elephants
However, the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department (DNP) insists the new regulation will be strict enough to prevent potential abuse by wildlife traffickers.
Thailand adopts carbon tax for motorcycles
The cabinet hopes the tax will help reduce the number of vehicles on the road and therefore also reduce fine-particulate pollution over the long-term.
China, Japan to join Thailand’s EEC smart city plan
The smart city initiative is likely to be the second development project involving collaboration with China and Japan, following the high-speed rail network.
BRI Rail deals must have accountability
It is Thailand, however, whose interests are unclear due to a lack of representative government.
Prayut tentatively embraces China’s Belt and Road strategy for Thailand
The grand scheme is the EEC as a hub of industry, from which the Chinese can export through the Kra Canal without going through the Malacca Strait.
Forestry staff told to protect residents
Thai forestry officials were told that they would need to adjust and not arrest people but instead assist them within agreed areas and conditions.