This report, “International Labour Migration in a Changing Climate”, provides insights from Malaysia and Thailand on how, and in what contexts, international labour migration can be a viable adaptation strategy to climate change. The report provides experiences and perspectives of migrant workers, employers and government representatives on the topic. This …
A PROPOSED forest conservation programme in Thailand has met with fierce resistance from non-governmental organisations, academicians and forestry officials who feel the project may dislocate forest dwellers. The $93-million Conservation Forest Area Protection, Management and Development Project is to be funded partly by a Global Environment Facility grant of $20 …
WHEN AIDS first came to Africa, the continent's leaders accused the rich whites of the world of foisting the disease on poor blacks to develop a market for western pharmaceuticals. The Indian government hasn't shown this degree of paranoia, but its requirement that long-staying foreigners be HIV-negative reveals its suspicion …
EMISSIONS of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides play a key role in the formation of acid rain and consequently, the acidification of soils. Production of nitrogen oxides leads to ozone build-up in the troposphere -- the layer of the atmosphere closest to the earth -- and, in turn, affects the …
THE RADICAL Khmer Rouge has won enough seats in the May 1993 Cambodian elections to pose a definite threat to the newly elected Norodom Sihanouk government. But to sustain its success, the Khmer Rouge has ensure its teak trade with Thailand - a major source of its income - gets …
THAILAND is literally a land of happy people for in the local language, thai means happy. The Thais are nature lovers and they are so fond of songbirds, they keep them as pets. Often, houses in Bangkok, the capital, have a decorated cage in which a bird coos melodiously. But …
OPERATING in defiance of a UN Security Council embargo on the export of logs from Cambodia effective from the new year, Thai loggers are sending hundreds of lorries loaded with tropical hardwood over the border to Thailand. The UN has also banned the supply of petroleum products to the Khmer …
AIDS has reached crisis point in Thailand, prompting the government to increase its HIV-prevention budget by L5 million. An NGO study predicts that by 2000, 2.4 million Thais -- out of 53 million -- will be carrying the deadly virus. Apart from the prohibitively-expensive medical care -- each afflicted person …
AIDS is a a disease that has no cure and this is forcing health workers to seek effective ways to prevent its spread. The experiences of the decade since the discovery of AIDS indicate strategies to change social attitudes and behaviour have limited the spread of the disease. Many grassroots …
THAILAND'S war against communist insurgency ended early in the 1980s. But now, villagers in Buriram province are battling to save the area's last rain forest - ravaged during operations to flush out rebels - from government agencies and private businesses looking for profit. The efforts of the villagers of Pakham …
COCONUTS may look alike and most may even taste alike. But not the kati variety of Thailand, also known as the makapuno in the Philippines, whose thick, white and creamy texture makes it king of the crop -- and costs 20 times more than ordinary nuts. Coconut fanciers throughout south …
GBR Expo Asia 2014 for the 4th edition in Thailand will act as the leading platform for green building and retrofits industry showcasing leading and quality new products, services and solutions to the expected presences of 10,000 industry professionals from Building & Construction and Facilities industry during 18 – 20 …
AsiaEWRM 2014 is an international forum for researchers and practitioners interested in environmental management and water resources. It is an opportunity to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in this field.
The Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI), International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and CGIAR Research Program on MAIZE are jointly organizing the 12th Asian Maize Conference and Expert Consultation on Maize for Food, Feed, Nutrition and Environmental Security on …
The International Conference On Advances in Applied science and Environmental Technology - ASET 2015 will be held during January 03-04, 2015 at Bangkok, Thailand. ASET 2015, is to bring together innovative academics and industrial experts in the field of Applied science and Environmental Technology to a common forum. All the …
EESE 2014 is tailored to everyone to meet face-to-face and discuss a wide spectrum of recent trends and research and development in the emerging market, whilst keeping in mind the industry objective of sustainable development growth for Asia.
International Conference on Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Environmental Engineering (ICBNE’15) scheduled on April 22-23, 2015 at Bangkok (Thailand) aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Environmental, and discuss the practical challenges encountered …
2014 2nd Journal Conference on Clean Energy Technologies (JCCET 2014 2nd) aims to provide a forum for researchers, pactitioners, and professinals from the industry, academia and government to discourse on research and development, professional practice in clean energy technologies. JCCET 2014 2nd will be held in Phuket, Thailand during December …
The aim objective of 2015 International Conference on Food, Ecological and Life Sciences (FELS-2015) is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Food, Ecological and Life Sciences. The conference will …
Welcome to the official website of the 2015 International Conference on Water Technology (ICWT 2015) will be held during June 25-26 in Bangkok, Thailand. ICWT 2015, is to bring together innovative academics and industrial experts in the field of Water Technology to a common forum.The primary goal of the conference …
Welcome to the official website of 2015 International Conference on Renewable Energy and Development (ICRED 2015). ICRED 2015 will be held in Bangkok, Thailand during August 23-25, 2015. The aim as well as objective of ICRED 2015 is to present the latest research and results of scientists related to Renewable …
