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B50 and B100 banknotes switch to polymer
Published on 29/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand will introduce new 50- and 100-baht banknotes made from special polymer material, with circulation to begin in November, according to Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.
Waves of change
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/08/2025
» Most people would still be in bed at 6.30am on a Saturday, but not for a group of volunteers who gather weekly at Rusamilae Beach in Pattani province. With bags and a tong in hand, they set out on an important mission which they've been consistently doing for the past nine years -- picking up trash.
SCGC ramps up green polymer production
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/05/2025
» SCG Chemicals (SCGC), a unit of Siam Cement Group, Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, plans to increase production of green polymers to serve growing global demand.
Supply glut hits petrochemicals
Business, Published on 02/05/2025
» This year is likely to be another tough one for downstream petrochemical businesses, which serve various industries ranging from automotive and textiles to medical equipment and toys.
Sasin, SCGC Empower Startups for Sustainable Impact
Published on 28/04/2025
» Sasin School of Management, in partnership with main sponsor SCG Chemicals (SCGC), a leader in sustainable polymer innovation, proudly launches the Bangkok Business Challenge (BBC) 2025 powered by SCGC. Now in its 23rd consecutive year, the competition is Asia’s longest-running global student startup challenge. Held under the theme “Growing Impactful Ventures,” it provides a global platform for university students to showcase entrepreneurial solutions that address economic, social, and environmental issues.
Siriraj, OSS3O mark milestone in personalised devices
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/04/2025
» Siriraj Hospital has teamed up with OSS3O Co to launch a point-of-care (PoC) manufacturing system for personalised medical devices through the integration of 3D printing, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technology developed and installed in the hospital.
Foie gras that skips the force-feeding is developed by physicists
New York Times, Published on 26/03/2025
» BOSTON — Thomas Vilgis, a food physicist at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Germany, has been in love with foie gras for a quarter century. The luxurious delicacy is a pâté or mousse made from the rich, fattened livers of ducks or geese.
PTT Global Chemical prepares cost-cutting measures worth B4.5bn
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/03/2025
» SET-listed PTT Global Chemical (GC) aims to shift from red to black this year by continuing its cost reduction plan amid the sluggish global petrochemical industry.
Green inventions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/02/2025
» Awareness of environmental issues has driven the trend of producing environmentally-friendly products. Following in this light, Thailand Inventors' Day 2025, which was organised by the National Research Council of Thailand and held from Feb 2-6, showcased eco-friendly products made to save the environment. Here are three outstanding products that were on display.
FTI EXPO 2025: Empowering Thai Industries, Elevating Futures
Published on 21/01/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), in collaboration with leading partner organisations, is preparing to host the FTI EXPO 2025 under the theme “4GO,” focusing on digital transformation, innovation, international market expansion, and sustainable organisational development. The event will showcase products and services from various businesses and is expected to attract 50,000 to 70,000 participants from Thailand and abroad, generating trade opportunities worth over 1 billion baht.