thailand strives for innovation in agriculture

Thailand strives for innovation in agriculture

Aiming to become the world's food supplier, Thailand is making efforts to incubate innovation in its agricultural sector, improve farming methods to increase the productivity and value of agricultural products, as well as support farmers in the transition to smart agriculture.
thailand strengthens monitoring of product standards to curb cheap imports

Thailand strengthens monitoring of product standards to curb cheap imports

The Industry Ministry is being asked to allow the creation of a new regulatory unit to help it monitor product standards, aiming to control the influx of cheap Chinese imports, said the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
malaysian thai economies suffer as currencies slide

Malaysian, Thai economies suffer as currencies slide

Currencies of Southeast Asian countries are trading near their lows for the year against the surging USD, with the MYR of Malaysia and THB of Thailand leading the decline, as governments and businesses in the region worry about the economic impact of the depreciation., according to Nikkei Asia.
small cities can help promote thailands growth

Small cities can help promote Thailand"s growth

Cities in Thailand outside Bangkok can accelerate the country's growth but will need to find ways to access private capital to improve urban infrastructure, according to a study by the World Bank (WB).
thailand japan vow to boost economic ties

Thailand, Japan vow to boost economic ties

Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and her Thai counterpart Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara agreed on October 12 in Bangkok, Thailand that the two countries will enhance economic cooperation.
thailand continues to extend emergency decree in southern region

Thailand continues to extend emergency decree in southern region

Thai Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin has announced that the emergency decree imposed in the deep South will be extended by another three months but it will be lifted in six districts and reinstated in one.
thailands long term debt stable union bank of switzerland

Thailand’s long-term debt stable: Union Bank of Switzerland

The Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) has rated Thailand’s long-term debt sustainability as stable, despite earlier concerns that it might face a downgrade in its credit rating if there were efforts to stimulate the economy through the 10,000 THB (271 USD) digital wallet scheme.
thailand successfully launches earth observation satellite into orbit

Thailand successfully launches earth observation satellite into orbit

Thailand on October 9 announced that it had successfully launched the second earth observation satellite, THEOS-2, into orbit from the French Guiana Space Centre.
japan foreign minister plans trip to asean

Japan Foreign Minister plans trip to ASEAN

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is planning to visit Brunei, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand from October 8 to October 13, according to a press release by the Foreign Ministry.
thai pm pledges to implement digital wallet policy

Thai PM pledges to implement “digital wallet” policy

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has confirmed that the country’s government will proceed with its plan to provide a 10,000 THB (280 USD) digital wallet to every Thai citizen aged 16 and older.
thai group ratch scoops up 51 per cent of wind farm

Thai group Ratch scoops up 51 per cent of wind farm

Thailand's Ratch Group Public Co., Ltd. has bought a 51 per cent stake in the 29.7MW Ecowin wind power project in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre.
thailand finalises legal loopholes in assisting foreign tourists

Thailand finalises legal loopholes in assisting foreign tourists

Thai authorities are considering accomplishing regulatory loopholes in supporting foreign tourists affected by incidents in Thailand, especially after the shooting at Siam Paragon Shopping Centre on October 3 which killed two people and injuring five.
thailand vows efforts to restore tourist confidence after mall shooting

Thailand vows efforts to restore tourist confidence after mall shooting

Thailand will restore confidence in its critical tourism sector, officials said on October 4, a day after a shooting spree at a luxury shopping mall killed two people and ịnjured five others.
four key strategies to steer thailand towards a low carbon society

Four key strategies to steer Thailand towards a low-carbon society

The government and private sector have proposed four key strategies to position Thailand as a low-carbon society, namely the acceleration of nationally determined contributions (NDC) and the circular economy, a push for renewable energy, and a just transition.
thai pm attends esg symposium 2023 in bangkok

Thai PM attends ESG Symposium 2023 in Bangkok

The United Nations has declared that an era of global boiling, which is rapidly and severely impacting life on Earth across environmental, social, and economic dimensions, is dawning.