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Green finance takes centre stage
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thailand's environmental, social and governance (ESG) bond market has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the country's capital market, reflecting a structural shift in how both the public and private sectors develop their long-term finance.
Hurdles remain for sustainable tourism in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/11/2025
» Phuket aims to become a sustainable tourism city, but there is still room for improvement in terms of tax, infrastructure, waste management and traffic, according to Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, president of the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation.
Insurance sector goes green
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/10/2025
» At its core, the insurance business is about managing risks, including those related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. As sustainability requirements change the business landscape, insurers are increasingly realising the importance of integrating the ESG agenda into their corporate strategies.
Egat introduces maiden sustainability-linked bond
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/10/2025
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has issued its first sustainability bond worth 2 billion baht, offering a 1.4% interest rate and attracting investor subscriptions 3.29 times the offering.
Green bonds financing the future
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/06/2025
» As the world navigates the transition towards sustainability, Thailand's environmental, social and governance (ESG) bond market has steadily gained ground, though it does not make loud headlines.
China first quarter emissions fell despite rising power demand
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» BEIJING - Surging renewable energy meant China's carbon emissions fell in the first quarter of 2025 despite rapidly rising power demands, a key milestone in the country's energy transition, analysis from a think tank showed Thursday.
Investors given green light to switch equity funds next month
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/04/2025
» Investors can start switching their long-term equity fund (LTF) units into the Thai ESG Extra Fund (ESGX) from May 13 to enjoy new tax benefits, while the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will launch a new service on May 2 which will allow investors to view all their LTF holdings across asset management companies via the SET website.
Neilson Hays Library presents secondhand book sale
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/04/2025
» Neilson Hays Library is delighted to announce a special secondhand book sale from May 17-25. This event offers a wonderful opportunity to browse an extensive selection of fiction and non-fiction titles in English and other languages generously donated by supporters or withdrawn from the library's own collection.
Call to zero in on high-quality tourists
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand should shift its focus to attracting high-quality travellers, meaning those with high spending power and concern for the environment, according to wellness resorts operator Chiva-Som.
UOB Thailand Launches 2024 Sustainability Programme for SMEs
Published on 07/05/2024
» Aimed at enabling Thai SMEs to transition to environmentally sustainable practices, UOB Thailand's innovative programme offers strategic support through workshops, partnerships, and digital tools.