repercussions on the global economy, compounded by a steep recession. It was a grim scenario, with uncertainty looming large. One year later, we stand in a very different place. Brent crude oil price has had a

agricultural production and farm prices – the main source of income for the majority of Thai people – and thus have repercussions for SME operators dependent mainly on domestic consumption. Harsh weather like

. Harsh weather also deals a serious blow to households’ properties and quality of life. These extreme events – exacerbated by man-made pollution – 5 have lately triggered the PM 2.5 fine dust particle