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LH Bank Rolls out “Green Deposit” Joining the Drive Towards a Low-carbon Economy.
Published on 01/04/2026
» Mr. Shih, Jiing-Fuh, Chief Executive Officer and President of Land and Houses Bank Public Company Limited or LH Bank (Fifth from right), said that the bank is committed to developing financial solutions to support environmentally friendly businesses. The bank has launched the Green Deposit product for the purpose of channeling such deposits to provide financial support for environmentally friendly industries, including clean energy projects, green building projects, and segments that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The Green Deposit product has been developed under the sustainable finance framework, which covers standards for sustainable green fundraising, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) serving as an advisor. The product has undergone independent evaluation and reviewed by TRIS Rating Company Limited. In addition, the Green Deposit has earned the trust of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited as a deposit customer in the amount of 500 million Baht, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing business practices that take into account the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
IWA and AIT Co-organise the 2025 Water and Development Congress & Exhibition
Published on 17/12/2025
» The International Water Association’s 2025 Water and Development Congress & Exhibition was successfully held in Bangkok, from 8 to 12 December, bringing together water professionals and other key actors, from researchers through to government officials, to advance solutions for low- and middle-income countries.
UOB, Partners Lead THB7.3bn Green Data Centre Deal
Published on 11/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 10, 2025 — UOB (as deal coordinator, green loan coordinator, and mandated lead arranger), together with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bangkok Bank, KASIKORNBANK, Kiatnakin Phatra Bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), and Siam Commercial Bank (collectively the mandated lead arrangers), have successfully led and arranged a THB7.3 billion green financing project for GSA Data Center 01 (GSA DC), the inaugural joint venture between Gulf Development (GULF), Singtel, and Advanced Info Service (AIS). This landmark green financing project will support the development and construction of a 25.6MW data centre in Samut Prakan, south of Bangkok, to meet the growing demand of data processing across Southeast Asia.
Bangkok Life Wins ASEAN Corporate Governance Award
Published on 04/09/2025
» Bangkok Life Assurance Public Company Limited has been honoured with the ASEAN Asset Class PLCs Award under the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) 2025. The award, supported by the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), recognises listed companies across ASEAN for excellence in corporate governance.
TOA Wins ASEAN Governance Award for Third Year
Published on 07/08/2025
» TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited (TOA), Thailand’s leading decorative paint brand and a prominent provider of environmentally friendly construction chemicals and building materials, has once again been recognised with the prestigious “ASEAN Asset Class PLCs” award based on the 2024 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) assessment.
Department of Highways signs Motorway 7 extension contracts
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/08/2025
» The Department of Highways (DoH) has signed contracts for the extension of Motorway 7, which will connect the highway to U-Tapao International Airport in Rayong.
Thai Union Q1 GPM Hits Record Amid Headwinds
Published on 09/05/2025
» BANGKOK – May 9, 2025 – Thai Union Group PCL reported first-quarter sales of THB 29.8 billion, down 10.3% year-on-year, due to a 6.9% decline in organic sales growth and a 3.4% unfavourable foreign exchange impact. Despite softer demand in Ambient, Frozen, and Value-added categories and the impact of a stronger Thai baht, the Group posted a record-high Q1 gross profit margin (GPM) of 18.8%.
Thai Union Secures $150M ADB Blue Loan for Sustainability
Published on 08/05/2025
» BANGKOK – May 8, 2025 –Thai Union Group PCL, a global leader in the seafood industry, has secured a landmark US$150 million Blue Loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB)—the first such financing in Thailand’s seafood sector. The milestone sets a new benchmark for sustainable finance in aquaculture, reinforcing Thai Union’s commitment to responsible sourcing, sustainable seafood production, and climate resilience.
Tech and Community Drive Circular Cities Forward
Published on 07/05/2025
» At The Economist Impact’s 4th annual Sustainability Week Asia 2025, a panel discussion titled “Creating Circular Cities” offered diverse insights into how Asia can transition from linear to circular urban models through technological innovation and community engagement.
Slaying the healthcare zombie
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/05/2025
» When a photo of a dental unit at Tanao Sri Hospital -- a remote community hospital in Ratchaburi province -- using a frog-hunting head torch in place of a proper dental lamp went viral last month, it highlighted a grim reality: Thailand's public healthcare system is struggling.