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Brazil blacklists BYD for slave labour conditions at its biggest plant outside China
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/04/2026
» RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's labour ministry on Tuesday added Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD (Build Your Dreams) to a registry of employers found to have subjected workers to conditions analogous to slavery, limiting access to state financing and increasing reputational risks in its most important market outside China.
China cutting back fertiliser exports
Reuters, Published on 19/03/2026
» China is clamping down on fertiliser exports to protect its domestic market, industry sources say, putting an additional strain on global markets already grappling with shortages caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Thai tourism faces B40bn revenue collapse
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thailand could lose more than 40 billion baht in tourism revenue in the worst-case scenario, assuming the Middle East airspace closure lasts for eight weeks, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Dead man walking
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/02/2026
» Being labelled the "sick man of Asia" has forced Thailand to reassess the long‑standing problems causing its "chronic economic illness".
Digital agency touts operations plan
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/02/2026
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) has outlined its operations plan for this year, dubbed "depa unstoppable" and focusing on continued training of human resources, the promotion of innovation investment and the development of digital infrastructure.
ThaiBev strengthens communities with warmth and kindness
Published on 17/12/2025
» Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev) is continuing its long-standing commitment to the spirit of giving through its “ThaiBev Unites to Fight the Cold” project, now in its 26th year. The initiative reinforces the concept of “Beyond the Green Blanket, A Sustainable Community of Giving” through collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, and a wide network of partners from the public and private sectors. Together, they bring smiles and warmth to people affected by cold weather in remote areas, while also offering broader support in essential areas such as food, drinking water, consumer goods, public health, education, sports, arts and culture, and community development — all aimed at strengthening livelihoods and ensuring long-term community resilience.
Chevron Supports Saturday School Run for Youth Education
Published on 09/12/2025
» A vibrant show of support for education and community spirit took place at Wachirabenchathat Park (Rot Fai Park), where the charity walk-run event “Saturday School Run 2025” brought together more than 1,300 participants, including Chevron employees, volunteers and the general public. The opening ceremony was presided over by Sanon Wangsrangboon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, with Sorawit Paiboonrattanakorn, Founder and CEO of Saturday School Foundation, Pojjana Paniangvait, Chairman of the Board, and Chatit Huayhongtong, President of Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd., joining the occasion. Chevron supported the initiative as main sponsor for the third consecutive year, with all proceeds without deductions going to extracurricular learning activities for Thai youth.
New app to help boost flood rescue efforts
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/11/2025
» Thailand Post has rolled out the digital post ID or D/ID digital addressing system, which can be used to pinpoint flood-affected areas in the South.
Call for tourism relief blueprint
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/11/2025
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has proposed a 60-day relief framework to ease the impact on tourism businesses caused by severe flooding in the South, with damages estimated at more than 10 billion baht.
FTI readies factory relief operations
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/11/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has stepped up emergency measures to address widespread flooding in southern Thailand, where hundreds of factories have been inundated, disrupting production and supply chains across multiple sectors.