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Factories lead push to recycle plastic waste
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/10/2025
» Petrochemical factories want to promote a circular economy by stepping up efforts to recycle plastic waste, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thai and Omani bridge builders
Oped, Published on 08/10/2025
» On the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Sultanate of Oman, last week, the Royal Thai Embassy in Muscat and the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman convened a workshop that transcended mere commemoration. It became a working session on how two middle-power nations, distant in geography but close in outlook, can turn shared principles -- dialogue, moderation, and trust -- into practical pathways for peace and stability.
Thaioil Moves Ahead with THB 18bn Asset Plan
Published on 03/10/2025
» The Board of Directors of Thai Oil Public Company Limited has approved the Asset Monetization plan, which will raise over THB 18 billion to strengthen the Company’s financial position and reduce debt, while continuing to utilise the leased assets through a leaseback arrangement without interrupting ongoing operations. The company plans to propose the project for shareholders approval on 9 December 2025.
Consolidation Will Define Southeast Asia’s Petrochemical Future
Published on 30/09/2025
» Despite the post-pandemic recovery, the global petrochemical sector has failed to stabilise. Overcapacity, slowing demand growth, and intensifying competition have pushed margins to their lowest levels in more than a decade. Persistent oversupply will remain the dominant challenge through the end of this decade.
BLS forecasts bourse trade at 1,280-1,300 points in Q4
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/09/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is projected to trade in a range of 1,280 to 1,300 points in the fourth quarter this year, supported by a modest corporate earnings recovery but capped by lingering political risks, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Federation of Thai Industries seeks support for plastics, petrochemicals
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/09/2025
» The Anutin Charnvirakul government must speed up efforts to help the plastic and petrochemical industries deal with the impact of US tariffs, as well as seek business opportunities from green product development, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Tariffs force petrochem contraction
News, Published on 30/08/2025
» US President Donald Trump's trade wars are nudging the global plastics industry towards a painful but necessary restructuring to address acute overcapacity that has kept the industry's profits in a prolonged slump.
PTT Named Thailand’s Most Valuable Brand Fifth Year
Published on 27/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 27, 2025 — Thailand’s energy leader has once again secured the top spot in brand value. PTT Public Company Limited (PTT) has been recognised as the nation’s most valuable brand for the fifth consecutive year (2021–2025) by Brand Finance, a leading global brand valuation consultancy. With a brand value of USD 9.2 billion, reflecting an 11 per cent year-on-year increase, the achievement underscores PTT’s strong position as Thailand’s premier energy company. This sustained momentum is driven by broad stakeholder support and anchored in transparency, good governance and balanced value creation for all.
Traders on sidelines awaiting Fed signals
Business, Published on 23/08/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities traded in a narrow range ahead on Friday as investors awaited a key speech from US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell that could shed light on the direction of monetary policy. Many traders are scaling back bets on an imminent US interest-rate cut.
SCG Chemicals reopens Vietnam unit after 9-month pause
Published on 20/08/2025
» HANOI - Long Son Petrochemicals (LSP), a unit of SCG Chemicals of Thailand, has resumed full operations following a suspension since November last year, it said on Wednesday.