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THAILAND

Siam Piwat Debuts First Co-Creation Retail Model, Wins Dual EDGE & Fitwel Certifications

Published on 24/02/2026

» Siam Piwat is redefining the retail landscape with NEXTOPIA at Siam Paragon, the world’s first prototype of a “Co-Creation Retail for Sustainable Lifestyle” model, securing two major international certifications: EDGE Advanced (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) and a 2-star Fitwel rating. This represents Thailand’s first dual recognition for NEXTOPIA, certified for both green building standards and its commitment to design for health,  well-being, and quality of life. In addition, NEXTOPIA serves as a prototype of a space powered 100% by clean energy starting in 2026, with plans to expand this initiative to all shopping centres under Siam Piwat by 2030 as part of its roadmap to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.   

THAILAND

Thailand Good Travel Certification Ceremony under the Thailand Green Plan 2030 initiative

Published on 24/02/2026

» The Department of Tourism, under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, recently hosted the Thailand Good Travel Sustainable Tourism Certification Ceremony under the Thailand Green Plan 2030 initiative, held under the “Champions of Change: Showcasing Models of Transformation Toward Sustainability” concept. The event celebrated and honoured tourism destinations and operators that have successfully met national sustainability standards, while promoting the strengths of Thailand’s tourism sector to both domestic and international target markets. The ceremony was presided over by Natthriya Thaweevong, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

THAILAND

BDMS Ranks in DJSI World’s Top 1% for Third Consecutive Year

Published on 24/02/2026

» Bangkok / February 24 – Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited (BDMS) has been ranked among the Top 1% in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI 2025) in the Health Care Providers & Services sector for the third consecutive year, and in the DJSI Emerging Markets for the fifth consecutive year. The rankings are based on the 2025 sustainability assessment of leading companies worldwide.

THAILAND

Travel warning for Thais visiting war-torn Mexico

Online Reporters, Published on 24/02/2026

» Thais in Mexico or planning to go there are advised to take extra care, or postpone their trip, as open warfare continues in many states between the government and followers of slain drug lord El Mencho.

BUSINESS

Thailand car production rises 10.53%

Reuters, Published on 24/02/2026

» Thai ⁠car production ​hit 118,386 units ​in January 2026, ‌up 10.53% from a year earlier, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Tuesday, driven ​by ⁠local sales and electric vehicle (EV) output.

THAILAND

BDMS Wellness Clinic Showcases Thai Wellness in Sydney, Tackles Global NCD Crisis

Published on 24/02/2026

» Initiative Aims to Reinforce Thailand’s Position as an International Wellness Hub

THAILAND

Red tape delaying needed trash furnace for Phuket

Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/02/2026

» PHUKET - The planned new waste management plant for Phuket is still at least two years away because of delays in receiving approval from state agencies, according to the provincial governor.

BUSINESS

Canada PM to push trade, rebuild fractured ties in India trip

AFP, Published on 24/02/2026

» TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to India this week pushing to double trade and mend fractured ties, his first stop on an Asia-Pacific tour that also includes Australia and Japan as he seeks to reduce reliance on the United States.

BUSINESS

Digital community projects under review

Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/02/2026

» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is revising the Net Pracharat project to provide free WiFi for 24,700 villages, as well as the Community Digital Centres project that has developed 2,222 centres nationwide, in a bid to restructure them.

BUSINESS

Robot makers to invest 10 billion baht in Eastern Economic Corridor

Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/02/2026

» The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved more than 10 billion baht in investments from five Chinese companies to establish the country's first humanoid robot component production base in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).