Popular Post webfact Posted May 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2022 by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has announced its intention to become the “Bio Hub of ASEAN” within 2027. The announcement was made at the 2022 Nikkei Forum in Japan last week as part of the kingdom’s development strategy involving social gap reduction and expanding the economy. According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek, the administration has issued various measures to promote the development of biotechnology since 2018. Foreign investors have meanwhile shown interest by filing support requests through the Thai Board of Investment (BOI). Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The BOI last year approved a total of 222 biotechnology-related projects worth 76.5 billion baht. Key investment programs include the manufacturing of “Thermoplastic Starch” bioplastic in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), the production of “Polylactic Acid ” bioplastic in Nakhon Sawan province, and biodegradable straw from starch in Khon Kaen province. Leading private development programs include the 57.6 billion-baht “ Asian Bio Hub” in Chachoengsao province. The smart biotechnology industrial estate for biochemicals and bioenergy also conducts research into future food for humans and animals. The program involves both Thai and foreign investors, as well as the participation of more than 60,000 local farmers. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-05-31 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 <deleted> hub ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 For covid 20 and monkeypox 22? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted May 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2022 Thailand, the hub that keeps on hubbing. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 4 hours ago, proton said: <deleted> hub ???? Methane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark17AA Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Hub of all Hubs.. comedy at its best, what's next? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark17AA Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Or Hub of incompetence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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