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KBank Accelerates Sustainability with Bold Climate Strategy
Published on 02/10/2025
» Thailand is grappling with a mix of structural and external challenges, from high household debt and declining competitiveness to geopolitical tensions, trade wars and mounting climate pressures. With the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) set to take effect in 2026—expanding its impact on Thai exports from goods worth 11 billion baht today to an estimated 28 billion baht by 2030—businesses are being urged to adapt swiftly to stay competitive.
Thai Union raises B19bn in push for blue finance
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 02/10/2025
» Thai Union Group Plc has surpassed its 2025 blue finance target after securing a total of 24 billion baht in sustainable financing, underscoring strong investor confidence in its financial stability and long-term sustainability vision.
Thai-US trade pact ‘to be finalised by year-end’
Published on 30/09/2025
» Thailand plans to finalise an agreement on reciprocal trade with the United States by the end of this year, according to Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun.
Thailand's factory output drops 4.19% in August as exports slow
Published on 30/09/2025
» Thailand's factory output contracted in August, figures published on Tuesday showed and was weaker than forecast, as slowing exports, falling tourist numbers and a strong baht weighed on the economy.
Asian shares dip as Wall Street rally stalls
Business, Published on 27/09/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian markets retreated on Friday amid end-of-quarter repositioning by investors, after concerns about high valuations and mixed signals from US Federal Reserve officials on interest rates stalled a record-breaking rally on Wall Street.
KResearch Warns Thai Firms on EU Carbon Tax
Published on 26/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 26, 2025 - The European Union (EU) is set to begin collecting a carbon tax under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) early next year. It is expected that related impacts on Thai exports may increase by around Baht 28 billion within 2030. Thailand still awaits the implementation of mandatory domestic measures, but delays in legislation could place Thai businesses at a competitive disadvantage. Most Thai industries continue to emit greenhouse gases above the EU CBAM standards, exposing them to the risk of higher costs. The period from 2025 to 2030 will be a critical turning point, where businesses that begin reducing greenhouse gas emissions early will gain a competitive edge.
Federation of Thai Industries seeks support for plastics, petrochemicals
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/09/2025
» The Anutin Charnvirakul government must speed up efforts to help the plastic and petrochemical industries deal with the impact of US tariffs, as well as seek business opportunities from green product development, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
SX2025 sets global stage for sustainability action
Published on 23/09/2025
» The Sustainability Expo 2025 (SX2025), ASEAN’s largest and most influential sustainability event, will return to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) from 26 September to 5 October. Now in its sixth year, the Expo is expanding its collaborative platform to international networks, setting a new benchmark as a global stage for sustainability.
New round of EU FTA talks set
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/09/2025
» The conclusion of the Indonesia-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) does not affect Thailand's ongoing negotiations with the EU, with the seventh round of discussions set for the end of this month.
Food safety under scrutiny
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/09/2025
» Although fruits and vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals, people are also aware that they may contain harmful residues due to the use of pesticides.