Business as usual: Are Thailand’s ‘green economy’ plans just greenwash?

23 Sept 04:59 Key points summarised by AI

Environmental groups accuse Thailand's "green economy" plans of greenwashing, prioritizing big business profits over genuine environmental solutions and failing to address core pollution issues.
Critics deem the government's heavy reliance on carbon credit schemes as ineffective, arguing they enable major polluters to continue operations while providing minimal ecological benefit.
Concerns rise over the displacement of poor farmers and local communities, as carbon-sink forest expansion and credit contracts grant disproportionate benefits and control to corporations over traditional lands.
The new government's focus on ESG principles is seen as insufficient, merely mitigating environmental impacts rather than implementing sustainable solutions, and overlooking urgent problems like air pollution from farm waste.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.