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Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2025
» The amount of PM2.5 air pollution has increased in Thailand in recent years, driven by multiple factors such as industrial manufacturing, the widespread use of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, and the open burning of garbage and agricultural crop residue.
Kahoot! forges ahead with Asia-Pacific expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/04/2025
» Kahoot!, a global learning and engagement platform, wants to continue its expansion in Asia-Pacific this year as part of its growth strategy.
Big sugar harvest faces burning checks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/01/2025
» Thailand's sugar cane output is expected to increase in the 2024-25 crop year thanks to more rainfall, but farmers face strict screening for harvesting by burning, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
Kacha Brothers rejigs strategy
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 25/11/2023
» Nearly two decades after establishing its own food and dessert brands, Kacha Brothers Co, the operator of Kyo Roll En dessert cafe under the Kewkacha family, the owners of Safari World, has redefined its strategy for sustained long-term growth.
Thai cement production needs to reduce its carbon emissions
Business, Kelly Cailes, Published on 29/03/2023
» Thailand is among the largest producers of cement in Asia, manufacturing nearly 33 million tonnes per year. While this is good news for the economy, it's bad news for the climate as the industry is a huge emitter of greenhouse gases.
Rubberwood burnt the most by virus
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/02/2020
» The Thai rubberwood industry is among the hardest hit by the impact of the recent coronavirus epidemic, as exports to China have been halted because of the risk of exposure.
Plants urged to cut output, clear dust
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran & Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/01/2020
» The Industry Ministry has asked for cooperation from 68,757 factories nationwide to reduce their production capacity temporarily in order to tackle the ultra-fine dust causing widespread air pollution.
Earning their corn
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/11/2019
» Mae Chaem district in Chiang Mai has been chosen to kick off the government's Energy for All scheme for community-owned power projects from renewable resources.
Public hearings set for new community scheme
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/10/2019
» The Energy Ministry plans to hold public hearings for stakeholders to finalise the details and conditions of community-owned power projects under the "Energy for All" scheme within the next couple of months.
Millers seek support for sugar farmers
Business, Published on 11/07/2019
» The government is being urged to support sugar-cane farmers with additional measures to harvest fresh output and discourage burnt sugar cane in order to curb pollution, says the Thai Sugar Millers Corporation (TSMC).