A Thai dancing troupe in traditional costumes at the Erawan shrine in Bangkok on 22 September 2015. Photo: EPA
Opinion
Opinion
Eye on Asia
by Nithinan Boonyawattanapisut
Thailand, the Land of Smiles, is beaming on tourists, blockchain and cryptocurrencies alike to promote technological innovation
Thailand’s National Innovation Agency is providing access to over 44 billion baht (US$1.4 billion/HK$11 billion) in funds
Along with dedicated innovation hubs in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, the Thai government is aiming to nurture up to 3,000 start-ups within the next 10 years