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Office fears strait's closure could disrupt shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2025
» The possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz could increase transport costs and freight rates for Thailand, while also affecting inflation and exports to the Middle East, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Warning: Carcinogens in air near fire-razed warehouse
Post Reporters, Published on 13/05/2025
» People in Lat Krabang district of Bangkok were warned on Tuesday there are carcinogens in the air within 700 metres of a burnt-out furniture warehouse still giving off smoke.
Evacuation ordered around Bangkok’s burning furniture plant
Post Reporters, Published on 12/05/2025
» Bangkok's City Hall has urged people living near the burning furniture factory in Lat Krabang district to evacuate immediately to avoid toxic smoke.
Fire continues to rage at Bangkok furniture plant
Online Reporters, Published on 12/05/2025
» A fire that began on Sunday evening continued to burn at a large furniture plant in Bangkok's Lat Krabang district on Monday. Nearby communities have been evacuated.
China urged to augment channels to aid exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/03/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce is urging China to extend its working hours and add customs channels to facilitate the export process during the busy fruit harvesting season.
CP AXTRA and PTT Group Drive Sustainability with "AXTRA Green Together"
Published on 18/03/2025
» CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, the operator of Makro and Lotus’s, has joined forces with PTT Group, led by PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) and PTT Public Company Limited under the Petrochemical and Refining Integrated Synergy Management (PRISM), to launch "AXTRA Green Together". This initiative aims to set a new standard for waste management in Thailand by encouraging plastic waste reduction and public participation in sustainable practices.
India, Thailand to deepen ties with trade committee
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/01/2025
» Thailand and India plan to establish a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) between the nations to mitigate trade barriers and increase investment, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Treaty could end our plastic crisis
Oped, Published on 29/11/2024
» On Nov 13, a coalition of 160 civil society organisations in Thailand made a historic plea, submitting a joint statement urging the Thai government to champion a strong Global Plastics Treaty at the upcoming fifth and final negotiations in Busan, South Korea. This treaty, initiated in 2022, aims to establish a legally binding global framework to address plastic pollution across its entire life cycle.
Export gain may reach 4%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/11/2024
» Thai exports this year could grow by 4%, exceeding the target of 1-2%, thanks to the economic recovery of key trading partners and relaxed global monetary policies.
IRPC Drives Innovation for Sustainable Growth
Published on 08/11/2024
» IRPC forecasts a surge in oil demand during the winter season. The forecast aligns with the petrochemical group's preparation for production and distribution of products during the year-end festival season due to increasing demand expectations. IRPC aims to drive the organisation with innovation and create business intelligence with the Save Overcome Strive (SOS) strategy, while keeping track of the impacts affecting the company to provide solutions to cope with global economic volatility.