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VEOCEL™ Lyocell Production Expands to Asia – Launching a New Chapter for Nonwovens in the Region
Published on 31/03/2026
» Prachinburi (Thailand), 31 March 2026 – VEOCEL™, Lenzing's flagship specialty nonwovens brand, expands production at its Thai plant in Prachinburi. This is the first-ever production of its nonwoven-grade lyocell fibres in Asia. Built in 2022 with a 100,000-ton annual production capacity, the facility - previously focused on fibres for textile applications - now can directly meet the demand for VEOCEL™’s biodegradable[1], wood-based lyocell fibres for nonwovens products. These fibres are an essential ingredient for high-quality nonwovens products, ranging from baby wipes to facial sheet masks and everyday personal hygiene items.
Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced
Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026
» The government has announced a three-phase contingency plan to cope with a potential full-scale energy crisis, including fuel rationing and limited operating hours for petrol stations and shopping malls, should the war in the Middle East lead to the closure of two crucial maritime chokepoints.
Microsoft plans $1-billion investment in Thailand
Reuters, Published on 31/03/2026
» Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it plans to invest US$1 billion in Thailand over the next two years in cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure over the next two years.
Call for fuel tax cut as crisis mounts
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/03/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to introduce urgent measures, including a possible excise tax reduction on fuel, to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cope with escalating operating costs driven by surging global crude oil prices.
Gulf states tell US ending the war is not enough
Oped, Published on 31/03/2026
» Gulf Arab states are telling the US that any deal with Tehran should do more than end the war, and must permanently curb Iran's missile and drone capabilities and ensure global energy supplies are never again "weaponised", four Gulf sources said.
Oil rises as Trump threatens escalation in war if no deal soon
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/03/2026
» NEW YORK - Oil prices rose after United States President Donald Trump threatened attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, overshadowing his comments that a deal to end hostilities in the Middle East could be close.
No guarantee on fuel price cap during Songkran
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/03/2026
» Uncertainty has emerged over whether fuel prices can be capped during next month's Songkran holiday as the Oil Fuel Fund has fallen into a 42-billion-baht deficit.
UK police question suspect after car hits pedestrians in English city
AFP, Published on 30/03/2026
» LONDON - British police were on Sunday questioning a 36-year-old man arrested for attempted murder after a car ploughed into people on a street in a central English city, injuring seven of them.
Profit with a purpose
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/03/2026
» For decades, success in Thailand's corporate sector was measured largely by a single benchmark: profit. Today, the metrics are evolving as the global economic landscape changes.
Pheu Thai on the outer
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/03/2026
» The allocation of cabinet quotas has unsettled Pheu Thai Party, exposing internal tensions while raising questions over its electoral recovery.