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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.
Massive US-Israeli strikes hit Iran after Trump threat
AFP, Published on 31/03/2026
» TEHRAN - US and Israeli strikes hit military facilities in central Iran, damaged a major religious site in the northwest and provoked power cuts Tuesday, after President Donald Trump threatened to blow up the country’s oil and energy plants.
Cautious investments urged amid chaos of Mideast war
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/03/2026
» Investors are being advised to raise cash positions amid heightened volatility in the Middle East, says InnovestX Securities, warning that a prolonged conflict could materially weaken Thailand's economic outlook while amplifying fiscal and financial risks.
Thais face decisive showdown
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 31/03/2026
» Thailand's national football team stand on the brink of one of their most significant fixtures in recent years as they prepare to face Turkmenistan at the Rajamangala Stadium Tuesday night in a winner‑takes‑all clash for a place in the AFC Asian Cup finals in Saudi Arabia next year.
Army confirms B10m for kin of fallen
News, Published on 31/03/2026
» The army on Monday confirmed that families of soldiers killed in Thai-Cambodian border clashes will receive 10 million baht in compensation, pending cabinet approval.
The new oil shock
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2026
» On Feb 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation to attack Iran and kill the supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated with attacks targeting Israeli military bases as well as US military bases in the Middle East. Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, on March 27 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz which is a key oil transit route.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 30/03/2026
» PARIS - Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
Cooking gas explosion damages estate townhouses
Pongpat Wongyala, Published on 30/03/2026
» PATHUM THANI: A cooking gas leak was blamed for an explosion that damaged eight townhouses, but fortunately caused no injuries, in tambon Ban Klang of Muang district early Monday morning.
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.
Traders advise Bitcoin bounce may constitute a 'bull trap'
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/03/2026
» Investors are advised to exercise caution with Bitcoin, as analysts warn a sharp price rebound amid escalating geopolitical tensions may be driven more by short-term market dynamics than by a sustainable shift in fundamentals.