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Covestro acquires Vencorex sites in US, Thailand
Published on 18/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 18, 2025 — German materials manufacturer Covestro has signed an agreement with Vencorex Holding SAS, a subsidiary of Thai chemical company PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, to acquire two legal entities with stand-alone production sites for HDI (Hexamethylene Diisocyanate) derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, the United States. The legal entities and sites were formerly part of the French aliphatics specialist Vencorex. With this acquisition, Covestro strategically expands and improves its aliphatics production portfolio in the US and in the Asia-Pacific region. The company thereby further advances the implementation of its "Sustainable Future" corporate strategy by continuing its growth in profitable and innovative business areas such as Coatings and Adhesives.
Malaysia to deploy elite force on Thai border to combat crime
Online Reporters, Published on 26/11/2024
» Malaysia will assign a special force to take the lead in guarding the border with Narathiwat's Sungai Kolok district from Sunday as the neighbouring country takes serious action against smuggling and other cross-border crimes.
Embassy of Italy to Thailand and Italian Trade Agency Thailand
Published on 10/06/2024
» Delighted to Extend a Warm Invitation to Visit the “ITALIAN PAVILION” 13 – 15 June at Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN 2024 Queen Sirikit National Convention Center Hall 1, Booth B01-B08, C01-C10, C15-C16
Authentic Italian Flavours at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2024
Published on 28/05/2024
» Experience Italy's finest cuisine at the Italian Pavilion, presented by the Italian Trade Agency and the Embassy of Italy in Thailand from May 28th to June 1st at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
Thais 13th on firearm owners list
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/10/2023
» Thais own around 10.3 million guns, putting Thailand in 13th place globally for small gun possession, according to a Switzerland-based Small Arms Survey (SAS) report in 2017.
Gun violence reflects failures
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/12/2022
» Incidences of gun-related violence against women and children are a reflection of the government's failures in controlling the sale and use of firearms to the public, experts and observers told the Bangkok Post.
Four held for allegedly running gambling websites
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/10/2020
» In a major cybercrime bust, police from the Action Taskforce for Information Technology Crime Suppression (Tactics) have arrested three men for operating online gambling on nine websites and seized about 75 million baht worth of assets, Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk, commissioner-general of the Royal Thai Police Office, said at a press conference on Tuesday.
School under scrutiny over student abuse allegations
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 04/10/2020
» The abuse of kindergarten students at the Sarasas Witaed Ratchaphruek private school in Nonthaburi's Pak Kret district is a clear wake-up call for all stakeholders to come up with better child-protection measures.
All Sarasas schools face investigation
News, Dumrongkiat Mala and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/09/2020
» The Office of the Private Education Commission (Opec) has set up a special committee to investigate all 42 Sarasas private schools for more cases of student abuse following an incident at Sarasas Witaed Ratchaphruek School which provoked outrage among parents and the public.
FDA denies 'delaying' pot oil approval
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/07/2019
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has denied dragging its feet over approving cannabis oil developed by Decha Siripat, a cannabis advocate and respected activist.