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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.
Braskem Siam announces major ethanol acquisition
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/04/2025
» Bio-based plastics producer Braskem Siam is planning to buy ethanol from Mitr Phol Bio Fuel to produce bio-ethylene, becoming the first factory in Asia to supply this environmentally friendly product to support global efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Tourism spurs manufacturing uptick
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/07/2023
» Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) fell by 3.14% year-on-year to 94.8 points in May because of an export slowdown, although the reading improved from April thanks to the tourism recovery, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
SCGC plans to develop plant-based plastics plant
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/02/2023
» SCG Chemicals Plc (SCGC) is preparing to jointly develop a bio-based ethylene factory in Thailand to produce plastic materials made from plants, as part of efforts to focus more on eco-friendly manufacturing.
Exxon cancels B330bn project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/05/2022
» US oil and gas giant Exxon Mobil Corporation has scrapped its 330-billion-baht ethylene cracker and refinery expansion project in Chon Buri, but the decision will not affect the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme, says a source at the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) who requested anonymity.
SCG, Braskem team up to assess bio-plastic feasibility
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/09/2021
» SCG Chemicals, a petrochemical arm of SCG Group, has teamed up with Braskem, the world's largest biopolymer producer, to conduct a feasibility study on bio-plastic production in Thailand under their joint move to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Suriya: Protests not derailing FDI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2020
» The student-led protests against the government will not seriously affect the domestic economy as foreign investors view them as a short-term event, less frightening than the pandemic, says Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Smart Park being propelled ahead
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/08/2020
» Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit plans to ask the cabinet to approve a 12-billion-baht Smart Park industrial estate as well new measures to stimulate car sales after the pandemic dies down.
Dow Chemical considers beefing up Rayong factory
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/03/2020
» Dow Chemical Thailand is conducting a feasibility study to expand capacity of its chemical plant in Thailand, seeking to serve growing demand for its chemical products by industry in the region.
Agency delays land reclamation research
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/12/2019
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has postponed a study of 3,000 rai for land reclamation near Laem Chabang seaport in Chon Buri by another month, saying there are many unfinished procedures from state authorities.