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The Asia Foundation: Thailand (http://www.asiafoundation.org/Locations/thailand.html)
Nonprofit, nongovernmental organization working to promote the mutual interests of the U.S. and the countries of Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. Links to papers and project reports, news and events, publications, and more.

Chao Phraya Delta (http://std.cpc.ku.ac.th/delta/deltacp/home.htm)
Resources related to the Chao Phraya River delta, including information on agriculture, irrigation, history, sociology. Includes extensive bibliography, selected publications, maps, and data.

Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (http://www.git.or.th/)
Established under the Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce to develop, promote, and support the gem and jewelry industry in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Presents background, objectives, and information about the departments in the institute, links to the Institute’s library and museum, offers industry statistics, trade show information, and tables of contents of "Gem & Jewelry Journal." In Thai, some English.

H-SEASIA. History and Study of Southeast Asia (http://h-net.org/~seasia/)
A member of H-Net Humanities & Social Sciences OnLine. H-SEASIA is a forum for discussion and communications regarding the history and study of Southeast Asia.

MekongInfo (http://www.mekonginfo.org)
An interactive system for sharing information and knowledge about participatory natural resource management in the Lower Mekong Basin. Presents an extensive and regularly updated collection of case studies, reference materials, books and reports on sustainable development in the Mekong River Valley. Most sources are full-text or in abstract form. Search or browse bibliographic information and texts of documents. Includes links to news and events, reference documents, and an archive of electronic discussion lists. In English, Thai, Vietnamese, Lao, and Cambodian. Some areas require registration.

National Food Institute Thailand (http://www.nfi.or.th/domestic/index.html)
Nonprofit organization of the Ministry of Industry supports and fosters development of the food industry to boost its competitiveness in the world market. Links to information about the institute, statistics, food factory directories, doing business in Thailand, and more.

Sama?khom Nakkha?o hΦn?g Prathe?t Thai (http://www.tja.or.th/)
Thai Journalists Association (TJA). Founded to strengthen the free press in Thailand and provide assistance to Thai journalists. Includes background information on the TJA, activities, and organizational news. Provides the Official Information Act, B.E. 2540 and other articles on news, publishing, and media. In Thai, some English.

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Thailand (http://www.tsae.or.th/index.html)
Thai branch of the International Society of Automotive Engineers supports the development of technology and research in the automotive industries within Thailand. Information on SAE's history, objectives, and role in Thailand. Includes brief overview of Thailand's automotive industry and automotive standards in Thailand, articles, and more. In Thai and English.
Thai Film Foundation (http://www.thaifilm.com)
Nonprofit organization established by film activists to promote film culture in Thailand. Includes links to information about the Foundation, news, articles, awards, short films, and more.  In Thai and English.

Thai Press Association (TPA) (http://www.thaipressasso.com/)
History and background of the TPA includes organizational structure. Provides brief summaries of research and theses about mass media. In Thai.

Thailand Textile Institute (http://www.thaitextile.org/)
Founded by the Ministry of Industry to support the development of textile industry. Information on the institute's mission and objectives, structure, and committee, and projects, strategy, and services. Also presents Thai textile industry information, organization chart, statistics, related regulations, list of textile companies and associations, and activities and news. In Thai, some English.

United Nations System in Thailand (http://www.un.or.th/)
Information on the United Nations’ activities in Thailand, news and features, resources, general Thailand information, tsunami, avian influenza in Thailand, and more.

Wild Animal Rescue Foundation of Thailand (WAR) (http://www.warthai.org/)
(WAR) (also WARF) is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to the welfare and preservation of native species that promotes conservation and the balance of nature with ecological systems essential to the survival of wild animals. Includes links to WARF objectives, projects, news, photos, and more. In Thai and English.

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