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Drastic plastic
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/12/2025
» In the global fight against climate change, plastics have emerged as both a symbol of modern convenience and an environmental challenge.
Thai exports on course for double-digit growth this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2025
» The improving global economy is expected to boost Thai exports by 9.5-10% this year, higher than previously estimated, but Thailand will not gain significantly from the growth, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Thai industry jittery over US tariff rules
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2025
» Thailand's manufacturing sector is struggling to deal with challenges raised by US tariff rules on Thai imports, even as the rate was cut significantly in early August.
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).
Government urged to monitor nominee firms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/05/2025
» The government is being asked to carefully promote foreign investment as some transnational firms plan to set up nominee businesses, where foreigners use Thai nationals as proxies.
SCG Packaging eyes rigid packaging partners in US
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/04/2025
» SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP) is planning to invest in the rigid packaging business in America, aiming to build a production facility there to reduce the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariff policy.
Dow launches new drive to recycle plastic waste
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/04/2025
» Dow, a US-based chemical company, is stepping up efforts to slow rising global temperatures by improving handling of plastic waste.
SCG promotes plan to slash Thailand's carbon emissions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/10/2024
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), a leading conglomerate in Southeast Asia, is asking the government to adopt four proposals to speed up Thailand's efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Ministry urges businesses to pursue BCG model
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/12/2021
» The Industry Ministry is stressing the need for businesses to follow the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic development model and vowed to promote so-called "clean industries" with the ability to produce value-added products.
Factories shrug at red zone label
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/01/2021
» The government's decision to intensify measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 infections in five provinces, including Samut Sakhon, should not have a severe impact on factory operations if the actions last for a short period, says the Department of Industrial Works (DIW).