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People’s Party to sue EC over ballot barcodes
Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026
» The People’s Party is preparing to take the Election Commission (EC) to court over its use of ballot barcodes that could violate the principle of secret voting, be used to intimidate voters and pose a harmful risk of data leaks.
TCMA Turns Waste into Value with Co-processing for Net Zero 2050
Published on 05/02/2026
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) reaffirmed the role of the cement industry as a key national mechanism in supporting systematic waste management, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating economic value through co-processing in cement kilns, under the theme “Turning Waste into Purpose for Net Zero 2050”. The initiative reflects collaboration among all cement producers in Thailand, alignment with government policy, and area-based implementation through the SARABURI SANDBOX, contributing tangibly to Thailand’s Net Zero 2050 ambition.
Phuket looks to resort model to tackle waste
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/01/2026
» Authorities in Phuket plan to adopt a wastewater and waste management model used by a local resort to address the island’s worsening environmental problems, including more than 1.2 million tonnes of accumulated waste.
CP AXTRA ranks 2nd worldwide in DJSI Food & Staples Retailing Sector
Published on 06/01/2026
» CP AXTRA Public Co Ltd (CP AXTRA), the operator of Asia’s leading wholesaler and retailer “Makro and Lotus’s,” has achieved outstanding global recognition for sustainability. The company received a score of 88 out of 100 in the 2025 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) by S&P Global, the organisation responsible for compiling the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). This reflects continued significant improvement from 2023 to 2024, elevating CP AXTRA to 2nd place globally in the Food & Staples Retailing sector.
Phatthalung to tackle waste 'crisis'
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 03/01/2026
» Phatthalung has launched an urgent review of the province's worsening waste management crisis after an inspection revealed severe environmental damage from the overloaded municipal landfill.
TCMA Pushes Co-Processing to Strengthen Thailand’s NDC 3.0
Published on 19/12/2025
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has reiterated its commitment to steering the nation’s cement sector toward its Net Zero 2050 goal, highlighting “Co-Processing in cement kilns” and circular economy as key mechanisms for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to leverage lessons learned from Mexico’s national waste management model to strengthen global collaboration and support the implementation of Thailand’s NDC 3.0 targets.
Locals' deaths renew old waste crisis concerns
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/12/2025
» Phuket vows to tackle a growing waste crisis after residents near a landfill and incinerator warned of serious health and environmental impacts.
QSNCC partners with SCIeco by turning waste into Value
Published on 11/12/2025
» The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SCIeco Services Co., Ltd., under SCG, to elevate its internal waste management through a comprehensive “Waste-to-Value” model. This collaboration introduces advanced technology that transforms general waste into Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), significantly reducing landfill waste and accelerating QSNCC’s journey toward its Net Zero 2050 goal.
CP AXTRA Leads Zero-Waste Transformation in Retail
Published on 04/12/2025
» Reinforcing its ambition to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill by 2030, CP AXTRA Public Company Limited — operator of the “Makro–Lotus’s” wholesale–retail business — has showcased strong progress in comprehensive waste management across its supply chain at the Sustainability Forum 2026: SHIFT FORWARD – OVERCOMING CHALLENGES. The company reported that in 2025 its flagship “AXTRA Zero Waste” programme reduced 31,755 tonnes of waste sent to landfills and generated over THB 79 million in economic value for local communities and Thai farmers through resource recovery, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable value creation and the belief that sustainability is the organisation’s core foundation.
CP AXTRA Extends Wildlife Food Donation Partnership
Published on 13/11/2025
» CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, the operator of Makro and Lotus’s, continues to advance its sustainability-driven operations under the flagship initiative “AXTRA Zero Waste”, which reinforces the company’s leadership in systematic food surplus and waste management across the entire value chain. The programme aims to reduce environmental impact in a tangible and measurable way while creating sustainable value for society.