The Prime Minister of Thailand has presided over a launch ceremony for the ‘Youth Build the Nation’ campaign, where he asked younger people to help preserve national institutions and use their knowledge for national development.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning to host New Year’s Eve events in emerging destinations, aiming to generate 23.8 billion baht (786.7 million USD) in tourism income during the holiday season.
Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) said the country is facing drought after emergency measures were ordered in 54 districts of 11 provinces.
Thailand's annual paddy production is forecast at 27-28 million tonnes in the 2019-2020 season, weighed down by a drop in production for the second crop because of flooding and drought.
A recent study of Thailand’s Khon Kaen University suggests that a ‘culture of corruption’ is rife in the country’s education system, as more officials and school directors are taking advantage of their positions to appropriate state funds.
Heavy floods in the northeastern region of Thailand have caused losses worth of 15.7 billion THB (0.47 billion USD), equivalent to 0.1 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to the Kasikorn Research Centre.
Thailand’s northeastern province of Khon Kaen is hosting the
International Silk Festival, which aims to promote the weaving of silk
fabrics and revive its the Pook Xiao tradition.
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