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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.
EEC Honours Top Community Services with 2025 Awards
Published on 15/07/2025
» Pattaya, July 16, 2025 — The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) will host the “EEC Select Best Service 2025” certification ceremony at Central Festival Pattaya Beach, honouring 25 entrepreneurs from Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Rayong whose products and services exemplify excellence, innovation, sustainability, and local identity.
Travel subsidy fails to attract Thais
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/07/2025
» The tourism and sports minister says the number of local tourists using co-payment privileges was lower than expected for the first 10 days of the scheme despite 1.58 million registrants, as travel sentiment may be unfavourable due to economic conditions.
Detailing Neta's fall from grace
Published on 12/07/2025
» Jutamas Tadthiemrom, an employee of a Bangkok-based media corporation, has been using her Neta electric vehicle (EV) for just over a year. The main reason she bought it was to reduce her fuel expenses, as she had used her previous car for more than 12 years.
Ride-hailing drivers face tougher licensing rules
News, Published on 10/07/2025
» A regulation has been announced requiring drivers on ride-hailing platforms to register their vehicles as a form of public transport and obtain public driving licences, as part of efforts to strengthen safety and consumer protection.
SIAL Shenzhen 2025 Launches Global Sourcing Platform
Published on 07/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 7, 2025 — Following the strong success of SIAL Shanghai 2025 in May, the global SIAL Network shifts its focus to China’s southern innovation capital with SIAL Shenzhen 2025, set to take place from 1–3 September 2025 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian District). A key highlight will be the official launch of “SIAL Society”, a dedicated programme for international buyers aimed at enhancing sourcing connectivity in South China through access to qualified suppliers, high-level business matchmaking, and year-round trade opportunities.
Event to highlight Thai 'soft power'
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/07/2025
» The government is inviting the public to attend "Splash -- Soft Power Forum 2025", touted as Southeast Asia's largest soft power showcase, from Tuesday to Friday at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.
Travel scheme farce
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/07/2025
» The rollout of the "Tiew Thai Khon La Krung" campaign, or Thailand Travel Co-pay scheme, last week has proved to be unmitigated disaster, with no resolution in sight. This embarrassing episode reflects not only gross incompetence, but entrenched political pettiness among policy-makers.
AI nurses hint at future of health
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/07/2025
» For patients meeting a nurse powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the first time, the process remains the same, though they are not communicating with a human.
Traders cautious as US tariff deadline nears
Business, Published on 05/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian investors turned cautious on Friday as the July 9 deadline to avert steep US tariffs approached with very few trade deals concluded. President Donald Trump indicated that dozens of trading partners could simply get letters next week informing them of their rates.