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The human toll behind your seafood
News, Published on 02/08/2025
» The next time you are at a restaurant and considering the choice of fish or shrimp, spare a thought. The seafood on your plate may come at quite a human cost.
Mobilising funds for green action
Oped, Published on 17/07/2025
» As the world races to deliver on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the question of how to mobilise the trillions needed for climate action, resilience, and inclusive growth has never been more urgent. For Thailand, this is not an abstract challenge -- it is a call to action that is being answered with innovation, ambition, and transparency.
Thailand should author AI models
Oped, Published on 30/06/2025
» The 2025 Global Human Development Report delivers a sobering message: the world is experiencing an unprecedented slowdown in human development, with traditional pathways to progress, now being stalled.
Unite for safer roads in Thailand
News, Published on 20/06/2025
» Thailand has recently taken a decisive step to protect lives on the road: since the beginning of June 2025, authorities have stepped up enforcement of the helmet law for both motorcycle riders and passengers, with fines of up to 2,000 baht per person for non-compliance. By enforcing helmet-wearing laws, the Royal Thai Police is sending a clear message: wearing a helmet is not a suggestion -- it is the law, and laws are meant to be followed. This one, in particular, saves lives.
Asean builds trust in digital future
Oped, Published on 26/05/2025
» As Asean jockeys to be at the heart of the modern digital economy, fostering trust is key to reaping the benefits of growing digitalisation and further empowering the vulnerable segments of the population.
Empowering middle-income states
News, Published on 28/04/2025
» Spanning across all regions of the world -- from Latin America to Africa, from Eastern Europe to Southeast Asia and the Pacific -- middle-income countries (MICs) constitute over 100 countries, hosting 75% of the world's population and producing 35% of global GDP. Many MICs are in Asia.
UNDP urges Thais to unite for a sustainable future
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand's government, private sector, and communities have been urged by a United Nations official to work together to ensure the kingdom's sustainable future.
Generali Thailand Accelerates Growth with 2025-27 Strategy
Published on 17/03/2025
» After a successful transformation, Generali Thailand unveils its 2025-27 strategy, focusing on expanding distribution for growth, investing in technology, driving excellence, and enhancing customer experience to meet evolving customer needs. The company remains committed to sustainability, aligning with Generali Group’s LIFETIME PARTNER 27: DRIVING EXCELLENCE strategy for insurance business excellence.
UNDP and Krungthai Bank Strengthen Sustainable Finance Efforts
Published on 14/03/2025
» Phetchaburi Province, Thailand – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Krungthai Bank are advancing sustainable finance and biodiversity conservation in Phetchaburi through a strategic collaboration. The initiative, led by UNDP’s Kanni Wignaraja, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, and Niamh Collier-Smith, UNDP Resident Representative in Thailand, alongside Krungthai Bank’s Krit Chamapisit, aims to restore mangrove forests and enhance biodiversity in the region.
Hamas frees four more Israeli hostages
Published on 25/01/2025
» The Palestinian militant movement Hamas handed four female Israeli soldier hostages over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza on Saturday, releasing them in return for some 200 Palestinian prisoners.