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New state measures in bid to solve plastic crisis
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» The government has outlined management guidelines to tackle the ongoing plastic pellet crisis. Key initiatives will focus on identifying high-priority items, promoting the use of alternative materials, and enhancing recycling.
Thailand promotes climate transition and ‘amber’ bonds
News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/04/2026
» Thailand’s Capital Market Supervisory Board has approved new regulatory frameworks to support the issuance of transition bonds and “amber” bonds, alongside plans to introduce Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the third quarter of this year.
Thai restaurants look to Asian visitors to make up demand shortfall
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/04/2026
» Despite worries from Thailand's tourism sector that the Middle East war could reduce the number of long-haul travellers, two restaurant operators remain optimistic.
Banks urged to aid struggling borrowers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2026
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has urged banks to provide financial assistance to borrowers affected by sluggish economic conditions amid rising energy prices.
Rising middle classes and the new consumption story
Business, Rewin Pataibunlue, Published on 09/04/2026
» The global consumer landscape is being reshaped by the rapid expansion of the middle class, particularly across Asia, giving rise to a new consumption story defined not just by growth, but by selectivity and shifting priorities.
Brazil blacklists BYD for slave labour conditions at its biggest plant outside China
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/04/2026
» RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's labour ministry on Tuesday added Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD (Build Your Dreams) to a registry of employers found to have subjected workers to conditions analogous to slavery, limiting access to state financing and increasing reputational risks in its most important market outside China.
Treasury mulls overseas coin production as costs escalate
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/04/2026
» The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has pushed up the Treasury Department's coin production costs, raising the possibility that 1-baht coins may eventually need to be minted overseas, where production costs are lower.
J&T Express drives delivery push with EVs, automation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/04/2026
» Amid rising cost pressures and intensifying competition in Thailand's logistics sector, J&T Express is accelerating efforts to bolster operational efficiency by investing in automated sorting technologies while piloting electric vehicles to reduce exposure to volatile fuel prices.
Phase 3 of Otod introduces digital tools to empower farmers
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/04/2026
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) has promoted the adoption of three technologies among local communities in its continued efforts to transform traditional farming into smart agriculture.
South Korea eases Chinese travel visas but Southeast Asia rivals, Iran war cloud outlook
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/04/2026
» Repeat short-haul visits by Chinese travellers to South Korea are expected to rise after Seoul eased multiple-entry visa rules, but analysts say the immediate impact may be limited because of growing competition from Southeast Asia and higher airfares linked to the US-Israeli war in Iran.