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Carbon rules reshape Thai business as CBAM looms
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/02/2026
» The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is sending ripples of concern throughout global trade, unsettling exporters of certain products while raising broader questions about its long‑term impact on industries not yet covered by the measure.
Charging ahead on saving forests
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/12/2025
» As sustainability rises to the top of Thailand's economic agenda, local banks are increasingly partnering with global payment networks to introduce eco-friendly cards -- turning everyday financial transactions into tools for environmental action.
AI revs up green transformation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/08/2025
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic tool for organisations to navigate the green transformation journey, according to sustainability consultants.
Communities to serve up goodies galore
Business, Published on 03/07/2025
» Central Retail Corporation and Central Pattana, in collaboration with Central Tham, a sustainable development initiative, jointly present the 12th Jingjai Mahanakorn event at CentralWorld.
Planting seeds of sustainability: Grab's carbon offset journey
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/09/2024
» As the spectre of global boiling looms large, innovative partnerships offer a beacon of hope. Grab, a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, and EcoMatcher, a technology-driven tree-planting platform, have forged an alliance in an effort to combat climate change.
Is greenwashing taking travellers to the cleaners?
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 13/03/2024
» Every hotel wants you to save the planet. The messianic messages are everywhere -- on little tent cards on the desk, proud notices on the bathroom door, and in dolorous the-end-is-nigh letters from the GM. Every hotel is saving the Yanomami Indians, Atlantic salmon and mountain gorillas.
GSB issues green loans worth B27bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/10/2023
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) has issued green loans worth 27 billion baht, ranging from personal loans to business loans, says senior executive vice-president Noppawan Ratanawekin.
Rubber sector urged to adapt to cope with global challenges
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/06/2023
» Rubber farmers, entrepreneurs and exporters are being advised to swiftly adapt to various challenges, including geopolitical conflicts and environmental measures that may impact agricultural trade, as well as European Union (EU) laws regarding products and deforestation.
PTTGC to ramp up petrochemical production by 15%
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/02/2023
» PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC), a petrochemical arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, plans to increase the production of petrochemical products by 15% this year to serve growing demand following the pandemic.
Diversification drive persists
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/10/2022
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is pushing ahead with non-oil businesses, which are set to become a new source of revenue and keep the company in line with the global trend towards clean energy.