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Defusing a battery waste time bomb
Oped, Published on 22/10/2025
» A mountain of dead batteries is piling up. If Thailand does nothing, these seemingly innocuous yet toxic batteries will become a national crisis. Properly managed, they can fuel a new economic future.
Japan warns Vietnam of job losses as Hanoi motorbike ban hits Honda
Reuters, Published on 21/10/2025
» HANOI/TOKYO — The Japanese government and some of the nation's top manufacturers have warned Vietnam that a planned ban on petrol-powered motorbikes in Hanoi could spark job losses and disrupt a US$4.6 billion market that is dominated by Honda, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and seven people familiar with the matter.
KBank Accelerates Sustainability with Bold Climate Strategy
Published on 02/10/2025
» Thailand is grappling with a mix of structural and external challenges, from high household debt and declining competitiveness to geopolitical tensions, trade wars and mounting climate pressures. With the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) set to take effect in 2026—expanding its impact on Thai exports from goods worth 11 billion baht today to an estimated 28 billion baht by 2030—businesses are being urged to adapt swiftly to stay competitive.
Rumour illegal 'cop cards' rampant among migrants
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/07/2025
» The opposition People's Party (PP) has asked the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to probe illegal "police cards" issued to undocumented migrants, alleging collusion by officials in a multi-billion-baht crime network in Mae Sot in northwestern Tak province.
Mile Green Powers EV Expansion Across Thailand
Published on 25/04/2025
» Bangkok, Thailand, April 23, 2025 — Mile Green, a next-generation electric vehicle (EV) company with dual headquarters in Hong Kong and Thailand, announces a bold new plan to rapidly expand its EV infrastructure across Thailand, marking a major milestone in the country's transition toward sustainable transportation.
Vespa lovers converting vintage scooters to electric
AFP, Published on 16/04/2025
» JAKARTA - When Indonesian executive Heret Frasthio takes his antique 1957 VL Vespa for a ride, its white paint peeling off, the usual fumes and hum of the free-spirited scooters cannot be seen or heard.
Censure theatrics
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/03/2025
» Re: "Political experts split on censure outcome", (BP, March 26).
A united front
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/03/2025
» Angkrit Ajchariyasophon is a Chiang Rai resident who has been affected by PM2.5 pollution for years. Therefore, he became interested in how volunteer forest firefighters under the Mirror Foundation are working to put out fires in the North.
Krungthai-AXA Launches ‘Commit to Climate Season 4’
Published on 25/03/2025
» Amid growing concerns over climate change and air pollution, businesses are increasingly stepping up to champion environmental stewardship. One of the frontrunners in this space, Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance Public Company Limited, has reaffirmed its leadership as a green insurer with the launch of the fourth season of its flagship campaign, “Commit to Climate.” Centred on restoring clean air and promoting sustainability, the campaign reflects the company’s deep-rooted commitment to creating a more balanced and liveable world.
Rules for portable batteries on planes are changing. Here’s what to know.
New York Times, Published on 18/03/2025
» NEW YORK — The rules around flying with portable batteries are becoming increasingly confusing as some airlines in Asia change their policies, citing the risk of fires.