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Young leader eyes premiership
Published on 07/02/2026
» Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the country's youngest opposition leader, has declared his readiness to become prime minister, positioning his People's Party as a vehicle for national transformation.
Bangkok Design Week 2026 puts spotlight on Thai design
Published on 06/02/2026
» The Creative Economy Agency (public organisation) or CEA, in collaboration with a wide network of public and private partners, ranging from government agencies, businesses, associations, academic institutions, designers, creatives, communities and international allies, has officially opened Bangkok Design Week 2026 (BKKDW2026) — Southeast Asia’s largest design festival. Now in its ninth edition, the event is being held under the “DESIGN S/O/S” theme, signalling that “design” serves as a solution to multidimensional challenges amid widespread crises spanning economic, environmental, social, and quality of life issues, while also elevating the city to new heights.
World Bank calls for rejig of growth model
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand should use the global spotlight from hosting the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in October this year to reposition its economic growth model, according to a senior World Bank official.
Reports filed over water dump
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/02/2026
» The government is taking legal action against a private contractor accused of discharging untreated wastewater and sewage into the sea off Jomtien Beach in Pattaya, Chon Buri.
Democrat Party's Abhisit promotes waste‑to‑energy policy
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2026
» Abhisit Vejjajiva, the leader of the Democrat Party, has unveiled an ambitious policy platform aimed at transforming waste management into a key driver of green economic growth, while pushing for meaningful decentralisation of power to local administrations.
TCMA Turns Waste into Value with Co-processing for Net Zero 2050
Published on 05/02/2026
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) reaffirmed the role of the cement industry as a key national mechanism in supporting systematic waste management, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating economic value through co-processing in cement kilns, under the theme “Turning Waste into Purpose for Net Zero 2050”. The initiative reflects collaboration among all cement producers in Thailand, alignment with government policy, and area-based implementation through the SARABURI SANDBOX, contributing tangibly to Thailand’s Net Zero 2050 ambition.
CP AXTRA Joins Asia EnwastExpo 2026, Reinforcing Leadership in Food Waste Management
Published on 05/02/2026
» CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, operator of the wholesale and retail businesses Makro–Lotus’s, reaffirmed its leadership in food waste management for environmental sustainability by participating in the Asia Environmental and Waste Management Expo (Asia EnwastExpo) 2026. The event, one of Asia’s leading exhibitions and conference platforms for environmental solutions and waste management, was held under the theme “Empowering Asia’s Green Future”. The expo serves as a key forum for knowledge exchange, innovation sharing, and discussions on effective resource management to address Asia’s environmental challenges.
Malaysia imposes ban on e-waste imports
Published on 05/02/2026
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia has imposed a ban on imports of electronic waste, as it looks to tighten controls on the entry of hazardous materials and safeguard the environment, the head of the country's anti-graft body said.
Krungthai Bank and IRPC moves forward with FX risk management
Published on 05/02/2026
» Krungthai Bank, in collaboration with IRPC Public Company Limited, will continue enhancing foreign exchange (FX) risk management for the third consecutive year through the ESG Data-Integrated FX Total Solutions project. The initiative integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) data into financial risk management via IRPC’s ESG Platform, covering data collection, analysis and disclosure. This approach strengthens FX risk management while advancing tangible and sustainable business operations.
Contractor discharges black water into Jomtien sea
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/02/2026
» The contractor hired to improve the drainage system along Jomtien beach faces legal action after an outlet released wastewater that stained the sea black near Pattaya on Monday.