Environment and land
Thailand 'must overhaul education' to achieve high-tech ambitions
Thailand must overhaul the education system, which will take up to 20 years, before the country can harvest the full benefits of its Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) investment zone, according to John D. Kasarda, chief adviser to the EEC’s “aerotropolis” project.Keep reading ...
Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat
Second-generation Chinese aim to impress in Thailand
Spurred by Thailand’s flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative and growing economy, second-generation entrepreneurs from China are keen to invest in Thailand despite concerns about state policy consistency. Keep reading ...
Waste management steps up a gear
The National Legislative Assembly yesterday (July 26) accepted for deliberation a bill on the establishment of an economic and social development council which will replace the current National Economic and Social Development Board. 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
Water situation worrisome after Mekong River gains close to 2 meters overnight
The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has continued with preparations against flooding due to a tropical depression spurring rainfall across most of the country with the Mekong River level in Nong Khai province rising rapidly and impeding boat travel.Keep seeing ...
Thailand, Japan join hands on EECi set-up
Thailand and Mie prefecture, in the Kansai region of Japan’s main Honshu island, have agreed to jointly establish the Mie-Thai agro-industrial cooperation centre at the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) in Rayong. Keep reading ...
Chatrudee Theparat
Thailand moves to send poor quality plastic waste back where it came from
A new policy from Thai government, aimed at cracking down on illegal waste imports, will place added pressure on struggling UK recycling sector. JOE SANDLER CLARKE investigates for UnearthedThe government of Thailand has pledged to start sending plastic scrap back where it came from as ...
Joe Sandler Clarke
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 ...
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 ...
BOI-Conditions eased for SMEs to Promote Usage of Technology
The government has launched measures to boost Thailand’s economic growth through the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor or EEC. These measures will undoubtedly lead to major investments in infrastructure and utility projects.It’s a misconception that the EEC development project targets foremost foreign or large ...
