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ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa awarded AIT Honorary Doctorate for pioneering contributions in Asia and the Pacific

June 13, 2024

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has awarded Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the economic, social, and technological advancement of Asia and the Pacific.

Veteran economist Supavud takes over as the new chairman of NESDC

June 08, 2024

Veteran economist Supavud Saicheua has been named new chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), a government socio-economic advisory agency.

Sasin School of Management launches Social Progress Index for the Provinces of Thailand

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2022

Sasin School of Management has developed the Social Progress Index (SPI) for the Provinces of Thailand (SPI Thailand) in collaboration with Social Progress Imperative, a global nonprofit based in Washington D.C., which has provided technical expertise and support to Sasin in developing the index.

Homeless won’t suffer from shift in care centre, pledges department head

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2019

The homeless won’t be negatively affected by the Crown Property Bureau’s move on October 1 to reclaim the Ban Imm Jaai screening and helping centre for the disadvantaged in Soi Mansri of Bangkok’s Pom Prab (Sattru Phai) district, pledged the city’s director-general of the Social Development Department, Chalermpon Chotinuchit on Monday.

Public urged to report child abuse cases

MONDAY, MAY 20, 2019

UNICEF, in cooperation with the Social Development and Human Security Ministry, has launched a campaign that urges members of the public to call the 1300 hotline if they suspect child abuse or violence against children.

New law prescribes criminal action against perpetrators of domestic violence

SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2019

OFFICIALS FROM provincial offices under the Social Development and Human Security Ministry will soon have the power to impose a 48-hour restraining order, without waiting for court approval, against perpetrators of domestic violence.