Sustainable Development Goals
Seminar in Bangkok makes case for inclusive and environmentally responsible businesses in Asia
Environmentally friendly agricultural practices and empowerment of women were among key areas that panel speakers shared insightful ideas about at a seminar organised by Oxfam.The “Asia Inclusive and Responsible Business Forum 2023” was held at Amari Watergate Hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday.The discussion aimed to ...
The Nation Reporter
Thailand will leave no one behind development process, says Department of International Organisations
Thailand’s relevant policies and projects will ensure that no one is left behind in the development process, said Eksiri Pintaruchi Director-General of the Department of International Organisations on February 13.In the seminar titled “Asia and the Pacific Regional Seminar on the Contribution of Development to ...
The Nation Reporter
Bangkok signs Asia declaration for clean water, land and air in cities
The Thai capital has joined other Asian cities in a binding agreement to improve the quality of their environment for citizens.The Indore 3R Declaration of Asian Mayors on Achieving Clean Water, Clean Land and Clean Air in Cities was signed during the 11th Regional 3R ...
The Nation Reporter
Leading businesses in Thailand join Global Compact-United Nations push for climate action
The event organizers – Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT), the United Nations in Thailand, and the British Embassy – applauded the companies at the event that already were embedding sustainability into their operations and encouraged more businesses to join the movement.Representatives of 77 companies in ...
The Nation Reporter
Disparity worsens ocean pollution
Ocean plastic pollution is threatening humanity and Thailand cannot escape the blame as one of the world’s worst marine polluters. Although the government has pledged to tackle marine pollution, one thing is certain. Success is out of reach if the state authorities fail to engage ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
On Gender, Thailand is still Unequal
It’s difficult not to sound like a broken record when discussing gender inequality in Thailand, but unless the situation improves, it’s a conversation we must keep having. Celebrating International Women’s Day, like we did this Monday, would be meaningless without addressing the reality that many ...
All Thai factories ordered to go ‘green’ by 2025
All Thai factories should have Green Industry certification by 2025, according to a deadline set by Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit on Tuesday.Suriya ordered the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) to push all 71,130 industrial plants across the country to achieve Green Industry standards developed by ...
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Help for transgender inmates
The Department of Corrections (DoC) has teamed up with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to improve medical treatment for 4,000 transgender inmates in Thailand.DoC director-general Ayut Sinthoppan said it sought the UNDP’s advice in order to raise the standard of medical services it provides ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Beyond the balance sheet
Thai companies that act on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are more likely to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), according to PwC Thailand.While ESG is not yet a make-or-break issue for Thai investors, companies need to integrate ESG factors into their corporate strategy if ...
Germany assists Thailand to 'go green'
Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has pledged to cooperate with the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC) to promote clean industry, as a means of reducing pollution problems including PM2.5 and making Thai industry more sustainable.“The German-Thai Chamber of Commerce offers to help Thailand make its industrial ...
Bangkok Post Reporter