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KSL leads sugar industry's net-zero transition
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/04/2026
» The sugar industry has long been a cornerstone of Thailand's economy, but its production process is increasingly under scrutiny for its environmental impact.
Plastic packaging at risk as war hits crucial raw material supplies
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/03/2026
» Packaging may be the next industry to bear the brunt of petrochemical supply disruptions if the Israel-US war on Iran does not abate, says Veera Kwanloetchit, a director of the Public Private Partnership for Sustainable Plastic and Waste Management.
Call for urgent action to tackle rural oil shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to intervene in support of oil middlemen, known locally as "jobbers", who are struggling to secure supplies from refineries, resulting in a shortage affecting industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as smaller filling stations not affiliated with major retail brands.
Cane farmers win support
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/01/2026
» The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) has announced measures to support sugar cane farmers affected by the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia that have disrupted farming activities in five provinces.
Industrial confidence rises slightly
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/12/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) climbed to 89.1 points in November, up from 87.3, though entrepreneurs remain cautious amid a strong baht, severe flooding in the South and escalating border tensions with Cambodia, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
National Food Institute seeks to beef up pet food exports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/11/2025
» The National Food Institute (NFI) is stepping up efforts to increase pet food exports to serve growing demand in foreign countries, especially Japan, Europe and the US.
Regulation to curb usage of mercury
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/08/2025
» Construction of new mercury plants will not be allowed and the use of mercury in industrial processes will be limited in an effort to better protect the environment and human health, says the Industry Ministry.
Arms deals with US ‘could cut Thai trade surplus’
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/04/2025
» Thailand should consider buying more military technology and weapons from the United States to narrow the trade imbalance that led President Donald Trump to slap a 36% tariff on Thai exports, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Siam Kubota foresees 8% revenue growth this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/03/2025
» Farm truck maker Siam Kubota Corporation expects its revenue to increase by 8% year-on-year to 67 billion baht in 2025 despite stronger market competition.
Regional deal signed to combat PM2.5 pollution
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/02/2025
» Thailand has signed an agreement with the entire membership of Asean to jointly deal with PM2.5, which is considered to be a transboundary haze.