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Phuket just welcomed 580 sustainability leaders from 55 countries to shape the future of eco-friendly travel. Thailand's tourism industry is racing to become a global model for green hospitality, backed by new government support and innovative business practices.
India and Thailand are deepening their defense collaboration with new agreements on manufacturing, research, and innovation. The 10th Thailand-India Defence Dialogue in Bangkok marks a significant step toward regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.
Thailand just transformed how it funds research, shifting from academic papers to real-world economic impact. The Thailand RISE Fund now connects scientists, businesses, and communities to build industries from homegrown innovation.
Energy Absolute is transforming Thailand's energy future by combining solar power, battery storage, green fuels, and carbon credits into one integrated system. The company's CEO believes Thailand has everything needed to become energy independent and sustainable.
Scientists in Thailand just named a colossal new dinosaur species that weighed as much as nine elephants and may be the last giant to have walked Southeast Asia. The discovery is putting Thailand on the global paleontology map and inspiring a new generation of researchers.
Thailand welcomes over 1,600 para-athletes from across Southeast Asia this week as the nation hosts the ASEAN Para Games for the first time in 18 years. Five-time Paralympic gold medalist Saysunee Jana will light the opening ceremony torch as Thailand aims to reclaim the overall championship title.
A photographer spent three years documenting Thailand's compassionate approach to street animals, where Buddhist values meet modern rescue efforts. Millions of dogs and cats live safely on Thai streets thanks to dedicated volunteers and organizations working around the clock.
Thailand rolled out comprehensive health screening for all arrivals from DR Congo and Uganda after WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a global emergency. The country is monitoring 126 recent travelers while testing emergency response systems to protect public health.
After years of isolation, Myanmar is getting a helping hand from its neighbor. Thailand is stepping up to guide the troubled nation back into the Southeast Asian community following recent elections.
Thailand's top island destination is redesigning its entire tourism system to focus on sustainability and community wellbeing instead of visitor numbers. The shift could become a blueprint for destinations worldwide facing similar challenges.
Thailand is working to bring the first Disneyland theme park to Southeast Asia as part of a massive development project in the Eastern Economic Corridor. The 2,700-acre park would make Thailand the fourth location in Asia to host the beloved Disney experience.
Thailand's national research institute just partnered with a cross-border venture studio to transform government-backed scientific breakthroughs into global businesses. The collaboration could position Thailand as a major innovation exporter in health, sustainability, and agriculture.
Thailand and Hong Kong are joining forces to accelerate sustainable development through green technology and finance partnerships. The collaboration combines Thailand's renewable energy innovation with Hong Kong's global financial expertise.
Thailand just made vacation arrivals way less stressful with a new digital system that replaces paper forms and cuts immigration wait times. The online Thailand Digital Arrival Card lets travelers submit their info before they even board the plane.
More than 60 countries gathered in Thailand for a landmark conference on sustainable tourism, marking a major shift from chasing visitor numbers to building responsible travel practices. The Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 brought together 600 delegates to reshape how the world approaches tourism's environmental and social impact.
Thailand's proactive airport screening has checked over 1,700 travelers from Nipah-affected areas with zero positive cases detected. Health officials reassure the public that unlike COVID-19, the virus isn't easily spread and can't transmit during its incubation period.
A new collaboration between Thailand's top hospital and engineers creates a space where doctors and tech experts can rapidly design personalized medical devices together. The "Osscentric Sandbox" aims to transform patient care while positioning Thailand as a global medical technology leader.
Thailand is launching Aquatech Asia 2026, bringing together global water technology leaders to tackle Southeast Asia's growing climate and water security challenges. The November event positions Thailand as the region's hub for sustainable water solutions.
Thailand has become a global food powerhouse by combining ancient market traditions with cutting-edge science. The country now ranks among the world's top three exporters for rice, chicken, cassava, tuna, shrimp, and sugar.
Two false gharials appeared in southern Thailand's wild after researchers believed the species had vanished from the country. The discovery proves remote swamp forests can still support these critically rare reptiles.
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