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PLA export value poised to rise 16.6% this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/02/2021
» The value of exports of polylactic acid (PLA), a type of biodegradable plastic, is expected to increase by 16.6% this year to 2.7 billion baht, with an additional 6,800 tonnes shipped out, making the country the world's third largest exporter, according to the Industry Ministry.
Bioeconomy bonanza
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/11/2020
» As the plastics industry continues to expand, the bioeconomy can generate handsome revenues for producers, but there is a great deal of environmental concern as most plastics are not biodegradable.
KTIS rejigs first phase of Nakhon Sawan project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/10/2020
» SET-listed Kaset Thai International Sugar Corporation Plc (KTIS) is revising the first-phase development of the Nakornsawan Bio Complex (NBC) project worth 7.5 billion baht.
Millcon pioneers road construction with steel waste
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/10/2020
» New road construction at a steel factory compound in Rayong inspired Sureerat Leesawadtrakul, Millcon Steel's president for business innovation, to try a new technique in Thailand.
Ministries to discuss sugar cane farmers' debt payment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/08/2019
» The Industry Ministry plans to talk with the Finance Ministry on Tuesday to extend the debt payment period for sugar cane farmers by another 4-5 years for debts coming due this year.
Biolubricants set to help farm products
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/08/2019
» The Industry Ministry is keen to promote biolubricants from Thai farm products in an effort to develop the oleochemical industry, a part of the government's bioeconomy scheme.
Three new areas in biochemical hub
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2019
» The Industry Ministry is speeding up development of its biochemical hub in three new provinces -- Chachoengsao, Ubon Ratchathani and Lop Buri -- in addition to the four ongoing provinces of Khon Kaen, Nakhon Sawan, Kamphaeng Phet and Udon Thani.
Partners sought for bio complex
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/03/2019
» Two SET-listed companies, Kaset Thai International Sugar Corporation Plc (KTIS) and Global Green Chemicals Plc (GGC), are seeking partners to join the second phase of development for the 40-billion-baht Nakorn Sawan Bio Complex (NBC).
Japanese, Chinese firms to survey EEC
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/03/2019
» Some 200 Japanese and Chinese companies will visit Thailand on April 2 to study the business feasibility of five infrastructure projects in the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), potentially joining with local companies to form a consortium for bidding, says the EEC Office.
SCG entering segment to supplement EEC
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/02/2019
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, is set to expand investment in logistics and service businesses to serve the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).