conflicting aims
Thailand's Startups Need Air to Breathe
The country can't create a vibrant business culture while clamping down on internet freedoms.
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Earlier this year, the Thai government announced its desire to create an economy of fresh new businesses through a 20 billion baht ($555 million) fund.
Its stated goal was to "increase the number of startups in Thailand to 10,000 by 2018," Information and Communication Technology Minister Uttama Savanayana was cited as saying in April, according to the Bangkok Post. "The year 2016 is a golden year for Thailand's startup industry."