The Ministry of Commerce has encouraged people to practice organic farming as a way of responding to global market demands. 

The Prime Minister has stressed the government's position to eliminate illegal foreign tour guides, and will work towards the creation of multilingual Thai tour guides to fulfill international tourism demands. 

The government plans to turn Thailand into a medical hub for foreign tourists through the extension of long-stay visa for visitors. 

The Ministry of Labor plans to enforce a supplementary regulation regarding the management of migrant workers. 

The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) has held a seminar offering tips to investors seeking to set up businesses in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. 

The government is keen to postpone the enforcement of the Migrant Labor Act for 120 days to give migrant workers time to gain legal status. 

Thailand has stepped up cooperation with other countries to develop environmental management schemes for factories and buildings. 

The Ministry of Energy is preparing to host the "Future Energy Asia 2018" event in December next year, hoping to transform Thailand into an energy hub of Asia. 

Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon is hosting an exhibition in honor of His Majesty, the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. 

Thailand has joined star watchers from around the world in witnessing an astronomical phenomenon, in which Jupiter has come closer to earth.