Thailand determined to push Green economic model at Apec Summit

BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Thailand aims to inspire the 21 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) members with a new business code of conduct, embracing the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy model that is environmentally friendly and responsible, a senior Foreign Ministry official said during an exclusive interview with media representatives from The Nation Group.

Cherdchai Chaivaivid, director-general of the Department of International Economic Affairs and Thailand's Apec senior official, Foreign Affairs Ministy, noted that the upcoming Apec Summit in 2022 would take place in the midst of a global economic recession and serious geopolitical tensions.