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Corporate conscience for the planet
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2024
» Businesses play a crucial role in addressing global warming, as their operations significantly influence the environment, the economy and society. Launching initiatives to combat climate change is essential to reducing carbon emissions, conserving resources, and promoting sustainable practices. Failure to act can result in costly disruptions from extreme weather events such as resource shortages and stricter government regulations. Moreover, as a greater number of consumers search for eco-friendly options, businesses that adopt sustainable practices can gain a competitive egde.Their initiatives not only contribute to global climate goals but also foster innovation, drive cost savings, and ensure long-term profitability. Here's a closer look at how Thai businesses are progressing in addressing climate change challenges.
'Green hospitals' gain traction
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/12/2024
» Many hospitals are stepping up efforts to become "green hospitals" with an aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and ensure high environmental standard practices.
Military hospital upgrading facilities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/09/2024
» Army-run Fort Wachirawut Hospital wants to help strengthen military missions to protect people and the country by providing better healthcare services for the public, becoming a centre of excellence enhancing people's quality of life.
MAI funds to help fuel Asset Five growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/02/2022
» Asset Five Group Plc, a residential developer owned by a third-generation member of the Panchasarp family, aims for growth of 30%-50% per year after listing on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) in the first quarter.
Housing gets lift in Northeast
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/06/2021
» Housing developers in Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen and Udon Thani are set to resume supply of new units as a market recovery is expected to begin in the second half after mass vaccinations.
BGJV, REPCO sign agreement
Business, Published on 01/12/2020
» B.Grimm Joint Venture Holding Co (BGJV) has signed a cooperation agreement with Rayong Engineering and Plant Service Co (REPCO), a subsidiary of Siam Cement Group's (SCG) chemical business, to offer cutting-edge industrial solutions.
THAI to press ahead with B11bn maintenance facility
Reuters, Published on 27/04/2020
» Thai Airways International will press on with a project to build a 11-billion maintenance facility east of Bangkok after partner Airbus dropped out due to the coronavirus outbreak, a senior official said on Monday.
Ministry launches mobile fruit stores to roam capital
Business, Phusadee Arunmas & Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 18/04/2020
» The Commerce Ministry yesterday introduced Thong Fah low-priced mobile fruit stores in pickup trucks, the latest move to dispose of abundant fruit during the harvest season.
New fleet of mobile fruit stores to serve Bangkok area
Phusadee Arunmas and Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 17/04/2020
» The Commerce Ministry launched a fleet of mobile shops selling fruit and vegetables in the Bangkok area on Friday, the latest move to market the abundance of fruit during the picking season.
BoT's Debt Clinic expands criteria
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/02/2020
» The Bank of Thailand has relaxed conditions for its Debt Clinic, a scheme that pools unsecured bad loans owed to multiple creditors, to cover cases that have a single debtor and expanded qualified creditors to specialised financial institutions (SFIs) to step up efforts to keep a lid on bad loans.