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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the latest update that the Royal Thai Government has decided to extend the Emergency Decree nationwide for two more months until 31 January, 2022.

Published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on 30 November, 2021, Thai Prime Minister, General Prayut Chan-o-cha signed the announcement on the fifteenth consecutive extension of the state of emergency for two more months after it expired yesterday.

The two-month extension takes effect from today, 1 December, 2021 – 31 January, 2022.

The announcement said the COVID-19 situation in Thailand has gradually improved following the ongoing vaccination programme. At the same time, the government has continued to place emphasis on strengthening the public health system, while gradually reopening the country to revive the economy.

However, it cited the current spread of the new coronavirus Omicron variant, coupled with the anticipa…

Bangkok, 7 December, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that the ‘Chiang Mai Design Week 2021’ is on from 4-12 December, 2021, at the Three Kings Monument, Lam Chang, Wat Ket, Chang Moi, and various areas around the Northern city. 

The event, organised by the Creative Economy Promotion Agency (CEA) together with the public and private sectors in Chiang Mai, is aimed at driving and supporting the creative industry and local economy in the North of Thailand by showcasing the skills and talent of communities, designers, craftsmen, artists, and business entrepreneurs.

The event also seeks to encourage the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and resources to lead onto further development, and the adaptation of creative businesses – both products and services – to meet the changing needs and generate income and new employment. 

More than 185 activities are happening as part of the ‘Chiang Mai Design Week 2021’. To na…

JAKARTA, 30 November 2021 – The ASEAN Secretariat hosted an interactive webinar to commemorate ASEAN Youth in Climate Action and Disaster Resilience Day on 25 November.

The webinar brought together ASEAN stakeholders, youth leaders and champions, under the theme “Teaming Up with You(th) for a Disaster Resilient and Climate-Friendly ASEAN”. Representatives of NGOs, CSOs and private sectors in the field of youth development and empowerment, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction were also present.

Alexa Danielle C. Dayanghirang, Commissioner of the Philippines National Youth Commission, delivered opening remarks to kick-start the virtual event. She emphasised the importance of prioritising youth’s participation and empowerment, considering the crucial role of youth in realising a climate-friendly and disaster-resilient ASEAN.

An intergenerational dialogue titled ‘Teaming up with You(th) for a Disaster-Resilient and Climate-Frie…

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Indonesia’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities centre on the affordable transition to renewable energy, socio-economic growth beyond Jakarta, and improved governance in both the public and private sector.

This ESG Intelligence report details the country’s growing role in the global ESG ecosystem, with a focus on topics such as managing transition risks on the path towards net zero, support for local biodiversity, social return on investment and bridging regional gaps in education.

This report marks the first in a two-part series, produced in partnership with Indonesia-listed energy and natural resources company MedcoEnergi. The second report will expand the focus to ESG and the UN Sustainable Development Goals in a regional context, supported by data on national progress towards global targets.

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Could resolve South China Sea issues, boost trade, and align regional security

China is looking to upgrade its ASEAN ties to a “Strategic Comprehensive Partnership”. It already has an extensive free trade agreement with the bloc, whose members include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. ASEAN is China’s largest trade partner with annual bilateral volumes at US$685.28 billion in 2020.

Strategic Comprehensive Partnerships go further than trade agreements in that they align laws as well as security and related cooperation and are also the highest level of relationship possible between Governments. ASEAN already cooperates with China to some extent in the security aspect as it is a permanent attendee of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

The Strategic Comprehensive Partnership proposal was made by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on the sidelines of this week’s ASEAN summit and was revealed by Sin…

Standard and Poor’s (S&P) maintained Thailand’s credit rating at BBB+ . The global rating firm expects the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at 1.1% this year, with a more optimistic growth at 3.6% per year from 2022 to 2024.

Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said the agency maintained Thailand’s credit rating at BBB with a stable outlook. In its report, S&P expects the country’s economic recovery to be driven by export and tourism, thanks to the higher vaccination uptake and COVID-19 containment measures.

The government’s continued investment promotion campaign will result in the overall economy rebounding to the pre-pandemic level from 2023.

S&P’s assessment shows Thailand’s external finance sector remains robust from the current account surplus, high liquidity, and high foreign exchange reserves. In addition, the country’s monetary and pricing stability policies have contributed positively to the c…

In the previous season Atletico Madrid often spoiled the nerves of their fans, now and then missing a huge advantage over competitors. In the current season, the start is not yet very good, but all newcomers haven’t yet been involved; the team signed enough of them to strengthen the roster.

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Diego Simeone is pleased with the roster, because the management has done a great job. Saul Niguez left, but they wanted to sell the Spaniard anyway. His place will be taken by the equally talented Rodrigo De Paul. High-quality reinforcement will allow the club to compete not only for national trophies but also for the Champions League. It is worth highlighting the followi…

The Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), one of Thailand’s largest commercial banks, said in its latest economic outlook report that the country’s economy may wait until the second semester of 2023 to return to 2019 growth levels.

 The SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC) revised Thailand’s economic forecast for 2021 downward to 0.7% from 0.9% previously following a severe and prolonged third-wave outbreak which led to adverse impacts on private consumption.

For 2022, EIC forecasts Thailand’s economy to grow 3.4% with recoveries in both domestic and external demand.

EIC expects the situation to improve in the beginning of the fourth quarter from a significantly higher rate of fully-vaccinated individuals, which would benefit confidence and domestic economic activity recovery.

Exports have continued to expand but should slightly slow throughout the rest of the year from a higher base and the spread of the Delta variant, w…