Tag: Thailand

Thailand , May 07, 2025 Thailand is emerging as a clean energy innovator with its ambitious floating solar farms — massive arrays of solar panels...

Thailand , May 10, 2024 Thailand is witnessing a worrying rise in credit card delinquency rates, reaching the highest levels in five years. According to...

Thailand , April 23, 2024 Thailand has quietly stepped forward as a potential mediator in Myanmar’s ongoing civil conflict, proposing to host informal peace negotiations...

Thailand , July 25, 2024 Thailand’s once-promising cannabis revolution is unraveling fast. After becoming the first Asian country to decriminalize marijuana in 2022, the Thai...

Thailand is set to ban recreational marijuana use by the end of the year, while medical use will persist. This move follows the rapid growth of the cannabis industry since decriminalization in 2022. However, critics argue that the existing rules lack cohesion. A new law is in the works, aiming to regulate cannabis use more comprehensively and is expected to be in effect by year-end.

The new China-Laos-Thailand railway offers a faster, more cost-effective transportation solution, enabling efficient cold chain logistics for fresh produce. With 19 refrigerated containers and a 55-hour journey between Kunming and Bangkok, the train promises to enhance trade connectivity in Southeast Asia.

Asia-Pacific leaders gathered at the APEC summit in Thailand, strongly condemning Russia's war in Ukraine while emphasizing the need for open trade and economic stability. The majority of the 21 participating nations expressed concern about the conflict's global economic implications, marking a significant diplomatic moment.

Bank Negara Malaysia and The Bank of Thailand have launched a groundbreaking cross-border QR payment linkage, allowing seamless instant payments between Malaysian and Thai shoppers and traders. The project, initiated in June 2020, connects real-time retail payment platforms RPP/DuitNow and PromptPay, facilitating quick and efficient cross-border transactions.