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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.
Homa Appliances receives BoI approval for 2 factories
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/10/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has granted approval to Homa Appliances (Thailand) Co, a unit of China's leading refrigerator exporter, to set up two manufacturing facilities in Thailand.
Board calm over Chinese ban on Thai syrup
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/01/2025
» Industry officials believe Beijing's ongoing ban on syrup exports from Thailand for food safety reasons will not affect sugar manufacturers in the country, 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.
Skills-based compensation mooted
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/07/2023
» Pledges to hike the daily minimum wage made by major political parties during their election campaigns raised the hopes of blue-collar workers, but sparked grave concerns among businesses.
Thai-Saudi trade set to surge
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/04/2023
» Thailand remains on track to improve economic ties with Saudi Arabia as it seeks a new potential market for its products, following sluggish exports to the US and Europe.
Sugar retail prices likely to increase as costs rise
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/01/2023
» The retail prices of sugar may be adjusted following an increase in the ex-factory price by 1.75 baht a kilogramme as production costs surge.
Board allays unease over sugar supply
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/05/2022
» Thai officials are working to ensure adequate sugar supply in the country amid concern over huge projected exports as global prices surge.
IEAT looks to Smart Park to serve EEC S-curve sectors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/10/2021
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) expects to open Smart Park to serve S-curve industries in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in 2024 after hiring a company to supervise the construction of its new 12-billion-baht industrial estate.
More vaccines needed for sugar sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/08/2021
» Operators of 57 sugar mills are struggling to procure Covid-19 vaccines for 800,000 workers and sugar cane farmers as the virus has hit some factories and threatens to severely affect this labour-intensive industry.