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Fitch issues tough view for corporates
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 03/07/2025
» Thai corporates are bracing for a tough earnings outlook this year, particularly in the petrochemical and energy sectors, as weakening global demand and rising capacity weigh on profitability, according to Fitch Ratings.
Europe bakes in summer’s first heatwave
AFP, Published on 28/06/2025
» MARSEILLE - Southern Europeans braced on Saturday for the first heatwave of the northern hemisphere summer, as climate change pushes thermometers on the world’s fastest-warming continent increasingly into the red.
Shippers told to prep contingency plans
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/06/2025
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) has observed a slowdown in orders for rice, chicken, rubber, food and electrical appliances due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the conflict in the Middle East.
Mitr Phol Champions 4Rs Model for Water Sustainability
Published on 25/06/2025
» As climate change intensifies, seasonal patterns have become increasingly erratic, leading to more frequent and severe droughts and floods, as well as rising temperatures. Meanwhile, global water demand continues to grow — driven by population increases and rising consumption — placing mounting pressure on already limited water resources. “Water” is rapidly becoming a critical risk to both human well-being and economic stability. Recognising the urgency of this challenge, the United Nations has designated June 17 as the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought to raise global awareness and promote collective action to protect the environment and natural resources.
Thai LNG hub ambitions need caution
Oped, Published on 25/06/2025
» Despite local and global headwinds, Thailand's energy demand, driven by economic activities, continues to grow. Such seemingly insatiable energy demand has been met primarily via natural gas, which, according to Thailand's Electricity Generation Authority (EGAT), is used to generate 60.85% of Thailand's electricity.
Thai Airways, GreenYellow Partner on Clean Energy
Published on 20/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 18, 2025 – GreenYellow (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a global investor and operator in solar energy production (Solar PPA) and energy efficiency, has joined forces with Thai Airways Public Company Limited, Thailand's national airline. This collaboration was formalised through the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to invest in, install, operate, and maintain a comprehensive solar power generation system, including both rooftop and carport installations, at Thai Airways’ Head Office. Under the 20-year agreement, the system will have a total installed capacity of 999.7 kilowatt-peak (kWp) and is expected to generate 1,359 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity annually, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 589 tonnes per year. This marks a significant step, underscoring Thai Airways’ commitment to driving environmentally friendly and sustainable operations.
Climate warning signs flashing bright red, say scientists
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» PARIS - From carbon pollution to sea-level rise to global heating, the pace and level of key climate change indicators are all in uncharted territory, more than 60 top scientists warned on Thursday.
Climate change could cut crop yields up to a quarter
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» PARIS - Climate change is on track to reduce by 11 percent in 2100 the yields that today provide two-thirds of humanity's calories from crops, even taking into account adaptation to a warming world, scientists said Wednesday.
Thailand should chart its own path on climate
News, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 14/06/2025
» In recent years, climate anxiety has taken over many Western governments and most international organisations. The result has been ruinous policies that help little but undermine future prosperity needed to deal with a host of other problems. Fortunately, Thailand can avoid repeating these mistakes.
May was world's second-hottest on record
Reuters, Published on 11/06/2025
» BRUSSELS —The world experienced its second-warmest May since records began this year, a month in which climate change fuelled a record-breaking heatwave in Greenland, scientists said on Wednesday.