Economic challenges need global action

Bangkok Post17 October 2026, 18:57 UTCThailand

Thailand has called for stronger international cooperation to help economies navigate geopolitical tensions, rising energy costs and technological disruption, arguing that global partnerships must turn investment and innovation into tangible benefits for people and businesses.

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