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KSL leads sugar industry's net-zero transition
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/04/2026
» The sugar industry has long been a cornerstone of Thailand's economy, but its production process is increasingly under scrutiny for its environmental impact.
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.
Sugar production ample despite effects of drought
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/09/2024
» Domestic sugar supply was sufficient to serve demand in the industrial and household sectors this year, with total consumption tallying 1.27 million tonnes in the first half, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
KSL pulls out investment in Cambodia
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/07/2024
» The expansion of the sugar business from Thailand into Cambodia has hit a roadblock as Khon Kaen Sugar Industry Plc (KSL), Thailand's third-largest sugar producer, decided to withdraw its investment because of unfavourable business conditions.
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).
STA banking on 'traceable rubber'
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/03/2024
» Rubber manufacturer Sri Trang Agro-Industry (STA) has launched "traceable rubber" to support its exports to the European Union (EU) which demands products that meet environmental and human rights standards.
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).
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.
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.
TSMC seeks higher prices for sugarcane
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/02/2022
» The Thai Sugar Millers Corporation (TSMC) will discuss with the government a plan to better support domestic sugar prices by buying sugarcane at a higher price in order to encourage farmers to grow more.