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Carbon rules reshape Thai business as CBAM looms
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/02/2026
» The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is sending ripples of concern throughout global trade, unsettling exporters of certain products while raising broader questions about its long‑term impact on industries not yet covered by the measure.
EVs, data centres seen driving cable growth
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/10/2025
» The electrical wire and cable industry is expected to have bright prospects this year, driven by the growth of electric vehicle (EV) and data centre businesses, says the Trade Association of Thai Cable Manufacturers (ATCM).
Bangkok Cable bullish on tie-up with HiTHIUM
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/02/2025
» Bangkok Cable Co, a local electrical wire and cable manufacturer, is preparing to embark on a new business aimed at solving the unstable supply of renewable power, having established a partnership with HiTHIUM, a Chinese manufacturer of battery energy storage systems.
Windfall from renewables scheme
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/10/2024
» The much-delayed second phase of the renewables scheme is expected to be revived this month, with a new auction for renewable energy projects expected to draw both existing and new investors.
Samyan Smart City making headway
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Smart energy development in central Bangkok under the Samyan Smart City project continues to make progress, with the latest effort relocating overhead power and communication cables underground, says the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA).
Bangkok Cable's sales surge
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/08/2024
» Higher renewable energy consumption, driven by global efforts to slow rising temperatures, is expected to increase demand for electrical wires, especially for new infrastructure development in Thailand and overseas, says Bangkok Cable Co, a Thai electrical wire and cable manufacturer.
Applied DB banks on biodegradable bags
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/06/2024
» Biodegradable plastic sales are expected to help loss-ridden Applied DB, a local polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and adhesive maker, improve its business performance as the MAI-listed company starts selling the products this year.
Applied DB diversifies into green plastics
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/11/2023
» Bio-based product development is gaining in popularity as MAI-listed Applied DB, a local polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and adhesive maker, joins the trend by diversifying into bio-based product manufacturing.
Bangkok Cable announces third plant
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/11/2019
» Bangkok Cable (BCC), a wire and cable maker, plans to begin investment in a third production plant, located in Chachoengsao, expecting operations to begin in 2020.
MEA pushes for wire contracts
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/08/2019
» The state-run Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is accelerating the procurement of contractors for the 100-kilometre underground wire project in Bangkok worth 30 billion baht, with the expectation of signing contracts this year.