Temperatures are rising as the hot season settles in and health authorities are warning  people to stay out of the sun if possible with the heat index having already hit the orange “dangerous to health” level.The heat index for March 5-14 showed temperatures of 42-51.9ºC ...

Thailand’s household debt and non-performing loans have stabilised after economic growth gained pace towards the end of last year, its finance minister said on Friday, pledging more measures to help boost credit access.    Thailand’s had a household debt-to-GDP ratio of 89.6 per cent at the end ...

Thailand’s consumer confidence fell for the first time in five months over uncertainty from US trade policies, higher living costs and the slow recovery of the domestic economy, a survey showed on Thursday.The consumer index of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce fell ...

The country aims to bring thousands of hectares of mature mangroves into its new carbon market, but local communities are concerned about the consequences.Watchara Kumpai, 68, spends most of his time in boots, stomping through coastal mangrove forests in southern Thailand.He used to work in the ...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely known for their battery power but batteries are also crucial for buildings, factories, and power plants using renewable energy. They provide lighting, support daily operations, and serve as backup electricity sources.Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are essential for buildings and renewable power generation facilities ...

Flooding persists in 19 provinces in the North, the Northeast, Central Plains and the South, affecting more than 66,000 households.The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation on Tuesday reported there were still floods in Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Tak, Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan and Sukhothai ...

Knowledge for Development Foundation is thrilled to host a session on “Leveraging geospatial artificial intelligence for climate action in Asia: An Indigenous Perspective,” at DRAPAC24 in Taipei on Sunday, 18 August, 11 am (UTC+8).Let’s rethink how we can leverage geospatial AI technology for climate action ...

TERMS OF REFERENCE Mangrove Conservation Assistant    Assignment:Mangrove Conservation AssistantLocation:Southern Thailand, with possible regional travelContract Type:Full-time, on site.Reports to:Foundation DirectorDuration:2 years (contingent on performance and funding continuation)Start:ImmediatelyDeadline:2 March 2024 or Until filledPosition:This position is open to Thai nationals and those eligible to work in ThailandOVERVIEWThe Knowledge for ...

Assignment:Finance and Administration ManagerLocation:Chiang Mai, Thailand, with possible regional travel Contract Type:Full-time, on site. Reports to:Program DirectorDuration:2 years (contingent on performance and funding continuation) Start: ImmediatelyDeadline:Until filledPosition: This position is open to Thai nationalsOVERVIEWThe Knowledge for Development Foundation (K4D) is a newly established not-for-profit organization based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. ...

Open Development Thailand publishes a topic page on “Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Thailand,” showing statistics of FDI. Thailand has been and continues to be one of the most successful countries in the region in attracting FDI due to its investor-friendly environment. Thailand is considered ...

Open Development Thailand (ODT) recently published a dashboard on “Essential Information on COVID-19 in Thailand,” which collects useful information on the nationwide measures, capacity of health services and medical workforces, hotline contact, educational videos,  and infection cases over time.   Access to the page>>  ...

Open Development Thailand (ODT) recently published a new topic page on “COVID-19 Impact on Thai Labour Market,” which shows that the lockdown measure and other COVID-19 measures significantly affected jobs and workers in Q2/2020. The data dashboard will provide you insights to understand vulnerable informal ...