Thai youth UN climate leader giving lessons in female empowerment
Aminta Permpoonwiwat, Thailand’s young blood climate leader, is a UN climate activist on a mission to unleash the potential of Thai girls and women. #Aminta Permpoonwiwat
Aminta Permpoonwiwat’s path into climate activism began in her school’s debating club, where she geared up for battle by researching global warming. But after realizing the scale of the climate crisis, she quickly became frustrated with the limited impact of debate. Continued …
True Digital Park banking on climate tech
True Digital Park, one of the largest tech and startup hubs in ASEAN, continues its mission of accelerating innovation in climate tech toward Thailand’s net-zero goal through fostering the growth of climate tech. startups via collaborations with its partner network. #truedigitalpark
The park focuses on four key groups of climate tech startups, including e-mobility, decarbonization, agritech and energy, according to Thanasorn Jaidee, president of True Digital Park. Continued …
Snorkeling suspended at Trang’s Hat Chao Mai due to coral bleaching
Visitors to Trang province’s famous Hat Chao Mai National Park will not be able to snorkel or engage in any water activity in front of Ko Kradan until further notice due to the widespread bleaching of corals. #hatchaomai
Park chief Saengsuree Songthong said on Monday that officials have been monitoring the situation amid mounting concerns over bleaching of coral reef ecosystems. The park decided to suspend tourist activities near the affected areas to prevent further damage to the corals, he added. Continued …
Hotter, drier, sicker? How a changing planet drives disease
Humans have made our planet warmer, more polluted and ever less hospitable to many species, and these changes are driving the spread of infectious disease. Warmer, wetter climates can expand the range of vector species like mosquitoes, while habitat loss can push disease-carrying animals into closer contact with humans.
New research reveals how complex the effects are, with our impact on the climate and planet turbocharging some diseases and changing transmission patterns for others. Continued …
B.Grimm Power and Greenergy Focus Solar Power on Industrial, Commercial Sectors
B.Grimm Power Public Co. has announced a new collaboration with Greenergy (Thailand) Co., having signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly study and develop solar power plant projects of over 500 kilowatts. #bgrimm
This initiative supports the renewable energy needs of the industrial and commercial sectors in Thailand and marks another significant advancement in Thailand’s renewable energy sector. B.Grimm Power, a leading private electricity producer and distributor, focuses on generating electricity from renewable sources to reduce greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions, aligning with its GreenLeap–Global and Green strategy. Continued …
Laos signs renewable energy agreement with Thai company
Laos has made further progress in achieving its ambitions for clean energy with the signing on Monday by its government of a joint development agreement for investment in the energy sector with Thailand-based alternative energy company Energy Absolute (EA). #laosenergyabsolute
The collaboration highlights the setting up of a joint venture company, Super Holding Co., to manage and distribute clean energy, promote adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and advance the country’s sustainable growth initiatives. Continued …
Thailand, a key link in the ‘China + One’ strategy for EV automakers
The ‘China +1’ strategy has seen Thailand emerge as a key link for EV automakers, especially Chinese companies looking to expand their footprint in the region.
With its robust automotive production capabilities, Thailand offers a compelling proposition for companies aiming to scale up their EV production. The country’s commitment to transitioning 30% of its auto production to EVs by 2030 has been a significant draw for investors. Continued …