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Clean energy dearth dents foreign interest
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/08/2025
» Ongoing political instability may slow Thai economic growth, but a larger hindrance is in the energy sector, as Thailand risks losing 1 trillion baht in foreign investment opportunities if the government does not step up efforts to facilitate renewable power usage, according to Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Silver jewellers hopeful after 19% US tariff rate
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 13/08/2025
» Silver jewellers are feeling relieved about potential production relocation following the US tariff rate for Thai goods being set at 19%, lower than that of key competitors.
Blended finance for climate action
Oped, Published on 13/08/2025
» It takes policy support, commitment and also money to tackle climate change. For the latter, Thailand needs around 5-7 trillion baht in climate finance to achieve its carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions by 2050 and 2065, respectively. However, that's a target the country is still a long way away from.
Ministry prepares stimulus measures to counter tariff
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/08/2025
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to roll out stimulus measures to offset the negative impacts of US tariffs, while also revving up its regulatory guillotine to enhance the country's competitiveness.
New homes for border residents
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/08/2025
» The government has begun distributing prefabricated houses to residents in Ubon Ratchathani's Nam Yuen district, whose homes were damaged during the recent skirmishes along the Thai-Cambodian border.
High costs, low awareness hinder sustainable rice sales
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/08/2025
» High investment costs, uncertain market positioning and the absence of a clear government policy are preventing Thai rice farmers from fully embracing sustainable practices, according to the Rice Exporters' Association.
US eyes Cambodia
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/08/2025
» Re: "Cambodia 'cosying up to US'", (BP, Aug 4).
Asean's balancing act gains momentum
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 12/08/2025
» In the middle of the Covid-19 crisis, a tentative idea was raised at the Chongqing virtual meeting between Asean-China foreign ministers in June 2021, for Asean Plus Two. The two referred to the US and China. The bloc's leaders were quite worried that US-China rivalry, especially during the pandemic, would result in catastrophic outcomes for the regional economy and its integration.
AI+Q Summit Debuts in Bangkok This October
Published on 11/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 6, 2025 — GatherOn Events LLP is proud to announce the launch of the AI+Q Summit Tour, kicking off in Bangkok in October 2025. As Southeast Asia continues to emerge as a global tech powerhouse, this groundbreaking summit will spotlight the convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing—technologies shaping the future of enterprise, governance, and humanity itself.
Italy's Mount Vesuvius closed to tourists over wildfire
AFP, Published on 11/08/2025
» TERZIGNO, Italy - Italian firefighters and the army on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists.