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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.
Reduce and reuse
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/02/2025
» Zero-emission cars such as electric vehicles (EVs) support campaigns to reduce global warming, but their production emits carbon dioxide.
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.
Big sugar harvest faces burning checks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/01/2025
» Thailand's sugar cane output is expected to increase in the 2024-25 crop year thanks to more rainfall, but farmers face strict screening for harvesting by burning, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
Business leaders and central bank to discuss economy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2024
» Business leaders are scheduled to meet with the Bank of Thailand governor on Nov 14 to discuss new financial measures to help the sluggish economy, which may face more challenges following the US presidential election.
Operator of Ohkajhu sees green with IPO
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2024
» Pluk Phak Praw Rak Mae Co, which runs Ohkajhu organic restaurants, is preparing to sell 159 million shares to raise funds worth 1.06 billion baht under its initial public offering (IPO) scheme to build its food and beverage businesses.
FTI wary of conflict's impact on border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2024
» Recent armed conflict in Myanmar is causing concern over a possible further decline in border trade near Tak's Mae Sot district and a spike in illegal workers from Myanmar in Thailand, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Sugar farmers call for talks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/11/2023
» Sugar cane farmers plan to ask authorities at the Industry and Commerce ministries on Monday to clarify the cabinet's decision to allow ex-factory sugar prices to increase by only two baht a kilogramme, as the intervention is viewed as unfair by sugar manufacturers.
Sugar cane output below expectations
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2023
» Sugar cane output is lower than forecast for this crop year, with an increase of just 1.9% to 93.8 million tonnes due to drought and more farmers switching to cultivating cassava, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
SCG unveils new green tech
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/12/2022
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, continues to position itself as focused on the environment and health by developing two new technologies that can reduce carbon dioxide and help clean the air.