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Oil plan presses ahead as E85 exits fuel mix
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/01/2026
» Thailand's new National Oil Plan will not be affected by PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc's (OR) decision to discontinue sales of gasohol E85, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
AI boom is turning Malaysia’s palm oil estates into data centres
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/11/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s palm oil giants, long-blamed for razing rainforests, fuelling toxic haze and driving orangutans to the brink of extinction, are recasting themselves as unlikely champions in a different, potentially greener race: the quest to lure the world’s artificial intelligence (AI) data centres to the Southeast Asian country.
Regulation to curb usage of mercury
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/08/2025
» Construction of new mercury plants will not be allowed and the use of mercury in industrial processes will be limited in an effort to better protect the environment and human health, says the Industry Ministry.
Ministry prepares stimulus measures to counter tariff
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/08/2025
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to roll out stimulus measures to offset the negative impacts of US tariffs, while also revving up its regulatory guillotine to enhance the country's competitiveness.
New markets sought for tapioca products
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/07/2025
» Thailand plans to export tapioca products, with a focus on modified starch and native starch, to new markets including the Philippines, New Zealand and Japan.
Flood-hit northern Thailand calls for tourism subsidies
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/07/2025
» Tourism operators in the North have urged the government to allocate tourism stimulus measures for provinces facing the impact of floods, as provinces like Nan are encountering an even more severe situation which has left some guests stranded.
China's durian imports plunge as stricter checks catch out traders
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/06/2025
» China's imports of fresh durians have fallen this year because of stricter sanitation checks at the border, according to people who follow the trade.
China's durian imports plunge as stricter checks catch out traders
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/06/2025
» HONG KONG - China's imports of fresh durians have fallen this year because of stricter sanitation checks at the border, according to people who follow the trade.
Venezuela's El Dorado, where gold is currency of the poor
AFP, Published on 17/06/2025
» EL DORADO — In the Venezuelan mining community of El Dorado, the majority of residents carry around gold instead of cards or cash to pay for groceries.
Thai fruit festival slated for June 19-22
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/06/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) plans to host a Thai fruit festival this month featuring a durian buffet to promote domestic fruit consumption.