Sustainability Initiatives Blossom at Bangkok Expo 2024: Education Grants, Tech Empowerment for Seniors, and Regional Cooperation
Thai Beverage supports sustainable education, Grab Thailand empowers seniors with digital skills, and Thailand adapts to EU environmental standards.
At the recent Sustainability Expo 2024 in Bangkok, Thai Beverage Plc celebrated education by awarding 150,000 baht in grants to 15 schools. This initiative, aligned with the Sufficiency Economy philosophy, seeks to integrate sustainable practices and moral values into education.
On the topic of supporting communities, Grab Thailand is empowering elderly citizens by equipping them with essential digital skills. Their program, 'Smart Aging, Graceful Living: Embracing Tech & AI,' aims to assist seniors in everyday tasks and create income opportunities in response to Thailand's aging population challenges.
Shifting our focus to the environment, the Tourism Authority of Thailand organized a seminar to prepare businesses for the EU's new environmental regulations. Thai operators are encouraged to adopt sustainability measures that are crucial for continued partnerships with European tourism companies by 2026.
Speaking of international relations, Indonesia and Thailand are strengthening their bond through cultural diplomacy. Both countries foster mutual understanding and cooperation by celebrating diverse languages and shared cultural values.
In a related development, top executives like AirAsia's Tony Fernandes are advocating for unified sustainability regulations across ASEAN. At the same Bangkok expo, they highlighted the need for cohesive environmental policies to better address regional sustainability.
Finally, on a more urgent note, seven elephants have been trapped in flooded pens at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai. Rescue teams face challenges from thick mud and obstructed doors as they work tirelessly to free these gentle giants.