Bangkok:The Prime Minister is working with Temasek Trust to advance clean energy and public health, aiming to foster innovations that improve quality of life.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Desmond Kuek, CEO of Temasek Trust, met with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at Government House to explore collaboration in social fundraising and sustainable development. The discussions focused on linking resources from the public, private, and philanthropic sectors to support scalable pilot projects and innovations.
The Prime Minister highlighted Thailand's potential to create effective partnerships between the business sector and various organizations, aiming for sustainable social outcomes beyond short-term assistance or CSR activities.
In the energy sector, discussions covered the transition to clean energy, increasing renewable energy use, and the potential of small modular nuclear reactors. The Prime Minister stressed that new technologies must consider safety, waste management, and public awareness.
Additionally, possible energy cooperation between Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore was proposed to develop a regional energy network. The importance of balancing economic growth with resource use and public benefits was emphasized in discussions on data centers and AI infrastructure.
In public health, both parties exchanged strategies for preparing for infectious diseases, improving diagnostic systems, and enhancing medical equipment production. The Prime Minister advocated for a health system focused on prevention and health promotion, especially for the elderly, to lessen the public health system's long-term burden.
Temasek Trust executives expressed their commitment to supporting innovation and pilot projects with the public and private sectors, aiming to scale successful initiatives nationally and regionally. They noted that addressing energy, environmental, and health challenges requires broad cooperation.
The Prime Minister affirmed Thailand's readiness to collaborate and share knowledge with Temasek Trust and regional partners to develop solutions to significant challenges and deliver sustainable benefits to the populace.