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Commerce Ministry launches TCEX 2026 Thai SME promotion event

23 Sept 03:57 Key points summarised by AI

The Ministry of Commerce launched the Thailand Creative Content & Character Expo 2026 (TCEX 2026) to showcase Thai SME innovations and expand local creative works onto the global stage.
The expo aims to establish Thailand as the premier content and character business hub in Southeast Asia by connecting local creators with international businesses, investors, and partners.
A primary goal is to empower Thai SMEs by leveraging intellectual property (IP) to add value, expand trade opportunities, and boost their global competitiveness.
Held at Siam Paragon, the event features over 250 Thai artists and brands across various creative categories, including dedicated business matching sessions to foster licensing deals and joint ventures.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.