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Thailand's sustainable bond market has surpassed 1.1 trillion baht in cumulative issuance, with regulators and market participants now turning their attention to transition finance as the next major growth driver, particularly for carbon-intensive industries seeking funding to support decarbonisation efforts.
Major Thai energy firms have divested their power plant assets to divert money to clean energy.
Consumer confidence has started to trend down again after peaking in 2022-23, prompting many consumers to delay purchases of big-ticket items such as homes and cars, according to property consultancy Terra Media and Consulting.
BARCELONA: A liver disease affecting nearly 1.7 billion people worldwide is emerging as a major health challenge, but experts say it remains under-recognised and under-prioritised in public health policy.
A northern river protection network has invited China's ambassador to Thailand to visit Chiang Rai on World Environment Day and hear concerns over toxic river pollution linked to cross-border mining activities.
