Software Park Thailand aims to become the “Gateway to Global Market” and expects the software industry to be worth Bt3 billion in the next three years. Software Park Thailand director Chalermpol Tuchinda said that the software value comes from two main sources – the 200 new start-up software companies, which will be supported in the
Sakon Nakhon stays dry over Songkran
SAKON NAKHON: Authorities will not release water from Nam Un dam in drought-stricken Sakon Nakhon province during the Songkran festival. The move will put a damper on traditional water-fighting activities in the province, as many canals and other water sources will remain dry. The dam is at 20% capacity, its lowest level in 40 years.
AEC to help lift R&D to 1% of GDP
The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) has projected research and development budgets of the public and private sectors will account for 1% of gross domestic product over the next five years, up from 0.2%last year. President Thaweesak Koanantakool said the forecast is based on growing inquiries from private companies both large and small
