COVID-19 Innovations, Government, Health, Thailand
ADB Supports Thailand’s Green, Social, and Sustainability Bonds for COVID-19 Recovery
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is assisting the Government of Thailand in designing, issuing, and monitoring innovative capital market initiatives as part of the country’s recovery from the coronavirus disease…
Cambodia, China PR, Experience Mekong Collection, Laos, Myanmar, News, Press Release, Sustainability, Thailand, Tourism, Travel, Vietnam
Winners of the 2020 Experience Mekong Showcases announced
Bangkok, August 28, 2020: The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office announced the 6 Winners of the 2020 Experience Mekong Showcases. From 60 shortlisted businesses of the over 350 Experience Mekong Collection…
Mekong Heroes, News, People, Press Release, Sustainability, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
First Mekong Hero announced at Destination Mekong Summit
Founder of Thailand Community-based Tourism Institute honored Bangkok, July 7, 2020: The ‘Mekong Heroes’ is a new program, initiated by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) and Destination Mekong, to…
Cambodia, China PR, Experience Mekong Collection, Laos, Myanmar, News, Press Release, Thailand, Tourism, Travel, Vietnam
Virtual Destination Mekong Summit to offer recommendations and insights for travel businesses during COVID-19 to prepare for a balanced tourism recovery
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office is hosting a half-day Virtual Destination Mekong Summit, organized by public-private partnership Destination Mekong, with sponsorship of UNWTO Affiliate Member Chameleon Strategies, under the theme…
COVID-19 Innovations, Thailand, Volunteerism
Paying for someone else’s meal
In order to fill up empty stomachs during these trying times, an initiative called Pay it Forward is providing opportunities for customers of eateries and street food vendors to sponsor…
Agriculture, COVID-19 Innovations, Food & Beverages, Thailand, Volunteerism
Connecting Bangkokians with farmers
The crisis has also affected a lot of farmers, with the export of agricultural products put on hold and many restaurants no longer putting in as much nor any orders…
COVID-19 Innovations, Technology, Thailand, Volunteerism
Helping street food vendors sell meals online
The lockdown has forced people off the streets and encouraged hungry residents to rely on delivery orders for sustenance. This has greatly affected street food vendors, many of whom are…
COVID-19 Innovations, Thailand, Volunteerism
Donating through “community pantries”
Walking along the sidewalks of the city, you may have noticed the presence of makeshift “shelves” filled with food and essential items.
COVID-19 Innovations, Food & Beverages, Thailand, Volunteerism
Gourmet chefs coming together to cook for medical workers and people in need
Deepanker Khosla, the chef and owner of Haoma took inspiration from the World Central Kitchen initiative by international celebrity chef Jose Andres and started #NoOneHungry, an initiative that provides meals…
COVID-19 Innovations, Thailand, Volunteerism
Volunteers helping the vulnerable
COVID Thailand Aid and COVID Relief Bangkok are some of the volunteer groups that have sprung up during the pandemic to help those who are most affected by the threat…