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DES Ministry banks on Korat Model
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/07/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has rolled out the Korat Model to turn the province into a "digital metropolis of the future", part of the government's effort to turn Thailand into a digital economy hub.
Chulalongkorn Business School Hosts Hult Prize 2024 Global Summits
Published on 01/07/2024
» Chulalongkorn Business School (CBS) hosted the prestigious 'Hult Prize 2024 Global Summits Bangkok' for the first time, seeking business ideas focused on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at an international level. This global competition marked the first time that Thailand had the honour of hosting the final stage of an international event, with Chulalongkorn Business School (CBS) serving as the host. This event was a collaborative effort among faculty and students from various faculties, led by the Chulalongkorn Business School (CBS). The “Hult Prize 2024 Global Summits Bangkok” took place from 21-23 June 2024, at the Chulalongkorn University Auditorium.
Design centres in 10 provinces to spread soft power
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/06/2024
» The Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) will be expanded in 10 provinces in a bid to elevate the country’s soft power on the global stage, according to Paetongtarn Shinawatra, chairwoman of the National Committee on Soft Power Development.
Gas production hikes and regional buying to cut LNG imports
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/06/2024
» Thailand plans to increase domestic gas production and renew gas purchases from neighbouring countries to reduce its dependence on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as gas demand is expected to increase in Asia, say energy authorities and analysts.
Darkest days before the dawn
Published on 23/06/2024
» The economy is currently at one of its bleakest points, but economic experts expect the situation to bottom out in the second half of the year now that the national budget has been rolled out.
A Provincial Administrative Organisation election barometer
News, Published on 22/06/2024
» A turf war has been declared in Pathum Thani, which is being fought covertly by titans of national politics, according to a source.
Asian shares ease back on profit-taking
Business, Published on 22/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares ended the week with a whimper after a recent rally to 26-month highs drew profit-taking, while the relentless strength in the US dollar pushed the Japanese yen towards the intervention zone.
Power generation investment to reach B1tn within 6 years
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/06/2024
» Investment in the development of new electricity generation facilities, aimed at promoting renewable energy, is expected to reach 1 trillion baht over the next six years under the novel power development plan (PDP), says energy permanent secretary Prasert Sinsukprasert.
A closer look at the new energy plan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/06/2024
» The revised version of the power development plan (PDP), which went through a week-long public hearing ending on June 19, is ready to be forwarded for approval by energy authorities, who expect to implement the plan within this year.
The economic benefits of cannabis
Oped, Published on 19/06/2024
» Thailand is at a crossroads between accepting cannabis as a new kind of product or restricting its usage only to medical needs. Social views are divided: one side focuses on the negative effects on society, such as negative impacts on family and community relationships, while the other side stresses the positive effects, including easier and cheaper access for medical uses and contributions to the economy in terms of production, employment, and tourism-related activities.