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Google offers free public Wi-Fi
Google Thailand yesterday (July 18) launched a series of initiatives, including free high-speed public Wi-Fi, to enable more Thai consumers and businesses to participate in the growth of the digital economy.The initiatives were announced at the first Google for Thailand event, held in Bangkok under ...
Jintana Panyaarvudh
Call poll, improve rights to resume full ties, EU tells Thai officials
Despite the junta leader’s recent visits to London and Paris, the European Union is still looking for Thailand to hold an election and to show increased respect for human rights before a full resumption of ties is possible, according to the chair of a European ...
Kas Chanwanpen
Chachoengsao to get new inland container depot
A new inland container depot (ICD) for shipping-based cargo is set to be constructed in Chachoengsao to support Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)-backed logistics development plans, Transport Ministry officials have revealed.Keep reading ...
Japan confirms cooperation towards Thailand's entry into CPTPP
Japan and Thailand agreed on Wednesday (July 18) to work together towards the Southeast Asian country’s entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as the two nations boost economic cooperation aimed at promoting free trade.Keep reading ...
A moment of opportunity for Thailand’s industrial sector
The world is changing, and business in Thailand must understand the drivers of this change.This is why, as I enter my third decade in Thailand’s industrial sector, I believe it is more vital than ever for every business to observe international megatrends – changes which ...
Dozens of foreign firms forecast to get on VAT train
The Revenue Department anticipates that 80-100 large foreign-based digital platform operators that render services to Thai consumers will sign up as value-added tax (VAT) registrants in Thailand after the e-business tax comes into force. Keep reading ...
Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk and Wichit Chantanusornsiri
Telecom regulator pledges effective spectrum management to embrace Thailand 4.0 initiative
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has planned to ensure more effective spectrum management as its core competency to embark on the Thailand 4.0 model, according to the regulator’s secretary general Takorn Tantasith.Keep reading ...
KHINE KYAW
Reckoning With Human Rights Violations in Thailand’s Extraterritorial Investments
As Thailand’s investments across ASEAN increase, the country must commit to human rights due diligence that has been lacking.The intensive growth of Thai investments in ASEAN countries in recent years has demonstrated significant potential opportunities to expand markets and provide access to transboundary supply chains, ...
Wora Suk
Are sustainability certification schemes fit for purpose?
Two recent reports point to major failings in schemes such as the Marine Stewardship Council and Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. Angeli Mehta dives deep to assess the claims and counter-claims in seafood certificationSustainability is big business. More consumers are looking for products they believe ...
Thailand’s Community-Based Tourism achieved GSTC Status
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) announced that the Criteria for Thailand’s Community-Based Tourism Development, published by Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA), has achieved the ‘GSTC-Recognized Standard’ status.Keep reading ...
Juergen T Steinmetz
