... development- a cause that the world now views as a priority agenda. Over the course of more than 40 years, His Majesty's philosophy continues to be ingrained in the minds of the Thai people, particularly following the hard lessons learned from the 1997 economic crisis. Currently Thailand continues to openly share its positive experiences and promote the philosophy with the international community.
The significance that His Majesty attached to agriculture has evolved Thailand ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dramatic loss of lives, an unprecedented scale of social and economic disruption, an existential threat to many businesses as well as massive changes in ways of life as we know it. The pandemic has caught us off guard. It exposes not only the fragility of our existing world system, but also reflects and throws ...
... science and zoology, Tilapia nilotica is the gift that keeps on giving beyond borders. Tens of thousands of tons of pla nil are produced annually, providing stable livelihoods to countless families in Thailand and abroad. It also supports food security, economic prosperity and provides a steady source of income in line with the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.
Singtong Lapisatepun is a career diplomat and currently serves as Ambassador of Thailand to Japan. Lapisatepun is an expert on Japan and East Asian ...
... course, not free from skepticism. But Thailand has tried and tested the applicability of SEP well enough before sharing it abroad. Based on its policy of prosper thy neighbour, SEP is one of Thailand’s tools in helping neighbouring countries to attain economic security, food security, and self-sufficiency. The success of SEP projects in neighbouring countries would not only benefit the local communities there, but also contribute towards peace, prosperity, and closer people-to-people ties along the ...
... and zoology, the Tilapia nilotica is a gift that keeps on giving beyond borders. Tens of thousands tonnes of
pla nil
are produced annually, providing stable livelihoods to countless families in Thailand and abroad. It also supports food security, economic prosperity and provides a steady source of income in line with the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.
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Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun is a career diplomat, and currently serves as Ambassador of Thailand to Japan. Mr. Lapisatepun ...
... science and zoology, the Tilapia nilotica is a gift that keeps on giving beyond borders. Tens of thousands tonnes of
pla nil
are produced annually, providing stable livelihoods to countless families in Thailand and abroad. It also supports food security, economic prosperity and provides a steady source of income in line with the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.
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Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun is a career diplomat, and currently serves as Ambassador of Thailand to Japan. Mr. Lapisatepun is an expert ...
... people-centered capacity building, leadership at the community level, and Community-based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) which contribute to an effective end-to-end disaster risk reduction scheme, reduce losses both in lives and social, cultural, economic and environmental assets, and allow for swift recovery.
Leading up to the post-2015 framework on disaster risk reduction, Thailand has actively and constructively contributed to the framework’s elaboration by sharing her experiences and ...
... Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’s advocacy in this field. Agriculture was a favourite subject for him since it is so vital for our people’s livelihood.
Thailand nowadays has changed immensely from the time when I was a junior diplomat. Economic growth in the last three decades has elevated the country to the upper middle income echelon, and has urbanised the lifestyle of most Thais and the way they perceive the world. State mechanisms have matured, becoming more effective in addressing ...
... multifaceted and well-thought out, bringing meaningful impact across high-risk communities nation-wide. These include donations of essential life-saving medical equipment and supplies to prevent, test and treat patients, as well as relief to alleviate economic and social adversities, and even support for children-turned-orphans whose parents succumbed to the disease. Most recently, donations have also been extended to finance the setting up of field hospitals, community isolation centres, and quarantine ...
... government is promoting. Thailand’s village handloom enterprises also represent success stories in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These include SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), among others.
The story of Thailand’s sustainable fashion industry gives us an important lesson – that we can look back into our past to find answers for the future. For ...