As Thailand’s general election looms, what are the major parties saying about key policies towards the environment.
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Lao gov’t outlines measures to increase Chinese visitors
Bangkok students strike against climate change
China wants EEC estate land
China wants 1,600 hectares in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor to “create its own community and improve its supply chain in Asean.”
ERC introduces 100MW household solar scheme
Hun Sen orders Sao Sokha to curb timber smuggling across the borders
Government may withdraw environmental tax hike proposal
Business considerations causing Vietnam to backtrack on proposed increased environmental taxes on gasoline, kerosene, diesel, mazut, aviation fuel and plastic bags.
Vietnam plans new northern railroad route to China
The 392-kilometer route will start in the border province of Lao Cai and pass through Hanoi — and eight cities and provinces in total – and end in the port city of Hai Phong.
Locals pray for Salween River to always run free
EGAT eyeing mega-projects that may destroy river’s ecosystem; water-diversion project will also harm Mekong, pristine forest.
Laos supports Mekong-Lancang cooperation, a bright future expected
Laos will do everything it can to help the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) deliver as many tangible benefits as possible to the people of the Mekong region.