OpenGov Asia
Thailand is not a dumping ground for e-waste
In the technological era, e-waste is increasing and while attempts have been made to recycle these materials, a large amount of it is being generated. Following the ban of e-waste in China, countries are looking to Thailand to be a dumping ground for these futile ...
Thailand upgrading talent to be SEA’s next tech hub
Thailand has to make changes to their education system, which will take up to 20 years, before the country can reap the benefits of its Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) investment zone.The government expects the EEC “Aerotropolis” feasibility study to be completed in the next 18 ...
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 ...
E-tourism and why it is necessary for the ever-transforming Thailand
As technology advances further, people except information to be readily available. E-tourism, which entails digitalising tourism in Thailand, has contributed positively to the Thai economy.Keep reading ...
Water management technology in Thailand, the smart way
Thailand has consistently transformed its food industry over the past 60 years. Through the transfer of technology, perseverance and government support – from improving credit access for farmers to implementing international standards in production and packaging to ensure the highest level of safety and quality ...
Michell Christopher
Thailand’s Khon Kaen and Phuket recognised for their smart-city projects
Carrying out smart-city transformations is feasible when emerging technologies and innovation are leveraged to make cities more liveable and its residents to be forward-looking. The winning projects showcased best practices of urban innovation focusing on use of technology.Keep reading ...
Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to develop a national digital community for startups and entrepreneurs
Thailand Cyberport aims to be a national innovative community for multiple sectors and a centre for the startup ecosystem in the region, attracting venture capital firms and global enterprises. It will help incubate startups at all levels seeking angel funds, skills management coaching and venture ...
Teresa Umali
Thailand plans to set up Ministry for Research and Higher Education to support Thailand 4.0
An announcement by the Ministry of Education (MoE) highlighted the plans of merging the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) with the Office of Higher Education (OHEC) to form the new Research and Higher Education Ministry.The merging of the current MOST with the OHEC, to ...
Teresa Umali
