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Japan’s Foreign Policy in the Mekong Region
Although Japan has a complex history with the region, it has also carved out a role for itself as a prominent actor in development aid and foreign investment. Japan’s engagement has nevertheless to a certain extent been overshadowed by China’s presence. This year’s Summit highlighted ...
Don't leave refugee, migrant kids behind
Thailand has been a major destination for migrants and refugees for decades and now has more than 164,000 migrant and non-Thai students enrolled in schools and learning centres across the country. Keep reading ...
Research finds investors paying less attention to tax incentives
Research by economists has found that tax incentives are no longer the main consideration of investors, who are now paying more attention to basic infrastructure and the governance of investments.Keep reading ...
Itiporn Lakarnchua
Govt reveals digital transformation master plan
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) is preparing a master plan for collaboration that echoes Asean’s theme of “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability”, which was chosen by Thailand as the theme of its chairmanship in 2019. Keep reading ...
Komsan Tortermvasana
FTI strikes bullish note on 2019 despite trade worries
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is optimistic that the domestic economy in 2019 will gain from the general election and public investment, even as the trade spat between the US and China pressures the country’s export outlook. Keep reading ...
Piyachart Maikaew
NLA to debate on marijuana bill on Friday
The National Legislative Assembly is due to debate Friday (Nov, 23) on the amendments to the Narcotics Act to pave the way for the use of marijuana extracts for medical purpose, said Somchai Sawaengkarn, secretary of the parliamentary affairs extraordinary committee.Keep reading ...
Thailand working with WEF on Digital ASEAN program
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is partnering with leading technological entities including Google, Microsoft, Cisco and Lazada to launch a Digital ASEAN program, aiming to develop digital skills among some 20 million ASEAN citizens by 2020 with an emphasis on SMEs.Keep watching ...
BoI offers incentives to meet Bt300-bn EEC target
The Board of Investment (BoI) maintains its Bt300 billion total investment target in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) by the year-end and is releasing new investment packages to woo investors.Keep reading ...
Phuwit Limviphuwat
Role of 5G put under scrutiny
The next generation of wireless technology, known as 5G, will enable Thai voters to directly exercise their democratic rights through the use of electronic voting systems (iVote), but such a shift will depend on the readiness of all players within the political system, a seminar ...
Patpon Sabpaitoon
Thailand to stop all foreign plastic waste imports by 2021 following Malaysia, Vietnam
Thailand will ban all plastic waste imports by 2021, making it the latest country in South east Asia to take policy-level action against a rising influx of foreign plastic scraps, much of which comes from food and beverage packaging.Keep reading ...
