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IEAT to develop new B854m BCG estate in Nakhon Sawan
Business, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is co-developing a new industrial estate in Nakhon Sawan, focusing on the bio-economy with an investment budget of 854 million baht.
Bangchak Drives Youth Environmental Initiatives
Published on 07/06/2024
» Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited regenerates the new generation by supporting youth participation in environmental conservation and fostering sustainable development skills during the week of World Environment Day. On 5 June 2024, Gloyta Nathalang, Acting Senior Executive Vice President, Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, participated in the opening ceremony of Thai Youths for Environmental Conservation and launched Environmental Education Unit Year 2 organised by the Environmental and Social Foundation (ESF). The ceremony was presided over by Surasak Phancharoenworakul, Deputy Minister of Education, along with Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Government Spokesman, Alongkot Chukaew, Director of the Environmental and Social Foundation, Veena Upadhyay, Director of the Environmental and Social Foundation, students, and Youth Wildlife Guardians at the event at Amari Watergate Hotel.
TCMA to Host GCCA 2024, Secures Green Fund
Published on 05/06/2024
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) successfully hosted the “GCCA CEO Gathering and Leader Conference 2024,” the first cement industry summit in Thailand in collaboration with the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA). This conference marks a significant milestone in uniting efforts from governments, international organisations, and alliances of leading cement and concrete producers across the globe, underscoring Thailand’s success in attracting global support and securing an innovation and green fund valued at CAD 8 million to advance the industry towards a Net Zero Future.
Leaders laud ESG business strategy
Business, Published on 31/05/2024
» Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors profoundly influence both the global economy and society. To investigate the role of these factors, the Bangkok Post organised an annual conference titled "Greening The Future: ESG Leadership in the Sustainability Revolution", inviting business leaders from a diverse range of companies to share their insights on the topic.
Carbon Markets Club Discusses Voluntary Carbon Market Engagement
Published on 30/05/2024
» Gloyta Nathalang, Acting Senior Executive Vice President, Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, Chairperson of Carbon Markets Club, and Chairperson of the Carbon Markets Subcommittee, Thailand Carbon Neutral Network (TCCN), was invited as the moderator and a panellist at the 14th Asia-Pacific Carbon Markets Roundtable (APCMR) on the topic “Public-Private Engagement in Voluntary Carbon Market.” The event took place at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld. Other panellists included Worrawat Sriyook, Director of Corporate Sustainability Management, Mitr Phol Sugar Corporation Limited; Dr. Thanapong Duangmanee, Director of Environmental Policy, Mae Fah Luang Foundation; Dr. Karin Boonlertvanich, Executive Vice President, Kasikornbank; and Dr. Savanit Boonyasuwat Srilerdfah, a representative of the BCG taskforce, Thai Federation of Thai Industries. The panellists reflected on their experiences as sellers, buyers, carbon credit project developers, and enablers of Thailand's carbon market development.
Global crises demand unified action
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 28/05/2024
» The world is facing unprecedented crises. Without revitalising the collective spirit backed by action, the survival of humanity could be at risk.
Thai Companies Slow to Adopt AI Technologies
Published on 21/05/2024
» Although Thailand ranked nearly top among 21 nations surveyed recently where 'excitement' about artificial intelligence (AI) was rife, the adoption of this game-changing technology, especially by companies in the country, is quite lacklustre. A recent study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has found that consumers in emerging markets, including Thailand, are generally among those who are particularly open to and excited about AI, particularly Generative AI (GenAI), indicating a higher likelihood of consumers adopting AI more in their daily lives.
Study on Land Bridge estate expected soon
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/04/2024
» A study on the construction of a new industrial estate to support the government's proposed Land Bridge project is expected to be completed in 3-4 months, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
The future of Bangkok-Dhaka ties
Oped, Published on 25/04/2024
» With Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina having arrived in Bangkok to attend the eightieth session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (Escap) from April 24-29, the stage is set for Bangladesh and Thailand to embark on a journey of enhanced cooperation.
CP Foods Steps Up in Environmental Initiatives Against Plastic Waste
Published on 23/04/2024
» Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) is stepping up its environmental conservation efforts, reaffirming its dedication to sustainable practices by decreasing plastic usage throughout its operations. Aligned with the Earth Day 2024 theme 'Planet vs. Plastics,' this initiative focuses on gradually eliminating single-use plastics and advocating for recyclable packaging across CP Foods' supply chain.