Thailand Bans Three Toxic Farm Chemicals

Thailand Bans Three Toxic Farm Chemicals

In October 2019 Thailand’s National Committee on Hazardous Substances voted to ban three toxic farm chemicals,  two herbicides – paraquat and glyphosate – and a pesticide, chlorpyrifos. However, the decision follows protests by opposing farmers from...
Thailand Experimenting with Airport Biometric Scanning Systems

Thailand Experimenting with Airport Biometric Scanning Systems

The Thai Ministry of Transport revealed that it is considering using biometric technology for facial scanning of air passengers in order to improve passenger experience, reduce waiting times, and increase airport security. The Ministry announced that a working...
ADB Invests in Thai Company’s Green Bond for Wind Farm Development

ADB Invests in Thai Company’s Green Bond for Wind Farm Development

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced that it will invest THB 3 billion (USD 99 million) in a THB 10 billion (USD 330 million) green bond issuance from Thai Energy company, Energy Absolute. The proceeds will then support the long-term financing of the...
Bridgestone Opens New Off-The-Road Tire Plant in Thailand

Bridgestone Opens New Off-The-Road Tire Plant in Thailand

Bridgestone, a leading tire maker from Japan, has opened an off-the-road (OTR) tire plant in Amata City in Thailand in October 2019. The unit is operated by Bridgestone Specialty Tire Manufacturing (Thailand) Co. Ltd. and spans an area of 9.3 million square feet. The...