Tag: Thailand
Thailand’s Floating Solar Farms Set Regional Example
Floating solar farms in Thailand are turning reservoirs into sources of clean energy, setting a precedent for neighboring countries exploring sustainable alternatives.
Thailand’s Credit Card Delinquency Hits 5-Year High
Thailand faces rising credit card delinquencies, driven by inflation, slow wage growth, and uneven tourism recovery.
Thailand Offers Mediation Role in Myanmar Peace Talks
Thailand steps in as a potential mediator between Myanmar’s junta and opposition forces, offering informal talks to break the diplomatic stalemate.
Thailand’s Cannabis Industry in Crisis After Legal Reversal
Thailand’s abrupt cannabis policy reversal has devastated the booming cannabis industry, leaving dispensaries and growers scrambling for survival.
Thailand to Tighten Regulations on Marijuana Use: Recreational Ban, Medical Continues
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.
New China-Laos-Thailand train builds efficiency for China and Asean trade
BEIJING: The China-Laos Railway’s extension, the round-trip China-Laos-Thailand train, was successfully launched.
Trade between China and Asean members is anticipated to gain new momentum thanks...
Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade
Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022: Leaders from the Asia-Pacific region demanded an end to Russia's conflict with Ukraine and committed to guiding the...
Bank Negara, Bank of Thailand launch cross-border QR payment linkage
Kuala Lumpur: A cross-border QR payment linkage between Thailand and Malaysia was dispatched by the Bank Negara Malaysia and The Bank Of Thailand (BOT)...