Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 10 Reduce inequality
Low farm prices slow fight against poverty
The World Bank has expressed its concern over the high number of Thai people living below the poverty line. It says the low price of farm products is partly to blame for the slowing number of poor people. Poverty has been on the decline in ...
Wichit Chaitrong
How Thailand 4.0 rescues Thailand from the middle-income trap
The middle-income trap can be perilous for a developing country’s economic growth. With the Thailand 4.0 initiatives, the nation has been making considerable efforts to negate the obstructive effects of the middle-income trap.Keep reading ...
Min of Commerce discusses key policies of the past six months
The Ministry of Commerce has reported on the results of its policies in the first half of the year, which focused on improving local livelihoods, stimulating the grassroots economy, and supporting investment. Commerce Minister Sonthirat Sonthijirawong said that the aim of his ministry is to ...
Benjamin Rujopakarn
Govt allocates 20 bil baht to village funds
The Prime Minister has revealed that the government has allocated 20 billion baht to the Village and Urban Community Fund Project, in a bid to create jobs. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha made the announcement to members of village funds nationwide. Each fund receives up ...
Benjamin Rujopakarn
74th Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
On 14 May 2018, H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, attended the opening ceremony of the 74th Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) on behalf of the Prime Minister of Thailand ...
ESCAP commences the 74th session to tackle inequality
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has organized its 74th session to discuss and manage growing inequality in the region. The conference is being held from May 11th to 16th at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok under ...
Thana Boonlert
Inequality, Migration, & Industry 4.0 Challenge GMS Prosperity
The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries have made stunning progress over the past quarter century. Once plagued by poverty, they are now economic success stories.The GMS Economic Cooperation Program (GECP) has contributed significantly to this transformation. Since it was established in 1992 as a means ...
AEC News Reporter
National agenda "Human Rights Co-ordinates Thailand 4.0 for Sustainable Development"
On February 12, 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with the Ministry of Justice hosted a national agenda. “Human Rights Drives Thailand 4.0 for Sustainable Development” at Santimaitri Building The Prime Minister presided over the opening ceremony and delivered keynote speeches. The opening remarks were presented by ...
