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Food as rebellion
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/07/2022
» 'Eating food is our right. If our tongues aren't made of free will, it will be difficult to establish democracy. If we aren't allowed to eat our favourite food, how can we have desired politics?" said Asst Prof Chatichai Muksong, lecturer in history at Srinakharinwirot University, who has studied the topic of food for over two decades.
PTTGC to build giant biopolymer plant
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/08/2021
» PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC) Plc, Thailand's largest petrochemical producer by capacity, and US-based Cargill Incorporated have agreed to develop a biopolymer production facility worth US$600 million, or 20 billion baht, in Nakhon Sawan.
NBC poised to kick off first phase
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/03/2021
» Nakhon Sawan Bio Complex (NBC), Thailand's first biochemical complex, will start its first-phase operation within the first quarter as Global Green Chemicals Plc (GGC), a biochemical arm of PTT Global Chemical Plc, is scheduled to open its factories soon.
PCD lays, withdraws charges on same day
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/02/2021
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) yesterday withdrew pollution charges against a sugar mill in Nakhon Ratchasima province after the company, that has long been known for causing air and noise pollution for the past decade, pledged to improve its environmental record, its director Attapol Charoenchansa said.
Korat sugar cane mill given 30 days to control dust
News, Published on 04/02/2021
» A sugar cane mill in Nakhon Ratchasima has been given 30 days to control the excessive dust caused by its operations after it was found causing high levels of PM10 in surrounding areas.
Fruity delicious
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 12/06/2020
» Battle the year-round heat in Thailand with these cafes that offer a zesty range of food and drink options, all focused around a single fruit
KBS sugar production income to drop 25-30%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/03/2020
» SET-listed Khonburi Sugar Plc (KBS) expects revenue from sugar production to decrease by 25-30% this year from a total of 6.99 billion baht because of lower production output as a result of the drought.
Local sugar industry outlook neutral
Business, Published on 14/11/2019
» Tris Rating maintains a neutral outlook for the sugar industry in Thailand. We believe the sugar oversupply will persist, pressuring prices, but will lessen slightly in the coming year as supplies from major producing countries decline because of dry weather.
'Suukyinomics' taking hold
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 04/02/2019
» Myanmar's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi has relaunched the government's drive for economic development based on attracting foreign investment, streamlining bureaucratic procedures, improving infrastructure and utilising the enthusiasm and skills of the country's youth.
Mitr Phol targets Q4 opening in China
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/10/2018
» Mitr Phol Group, Asia's largest sugar producer, expects its 7-billion-baht sugar mill plant in Chongzuo Industrial Park in southern China to start operating in the fourth quarter.