PTT Global Chemical Set to Produce Recycled Plastic Pellets

Aug 1, 2019

In July 2019 it was announced that PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC) is planning to develop a Manufacturing facility for recycled plastic pellets. The plant will be a joint venture between PTTGC and Alpla Group Southeast Asia (ALPLA), a global leader specializing in the...

SCG and Ciel & Terre Sign MoU for Floating Solar Projects

Aug 1, 2019

In July 2019 SCG Chemicals and French company Ciel & Terre signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop floating solar system for hydro dams in Thailand.  SCG Chemicals, part of the  Siam Cement Group Public Company Limited,  is one of the largest...

Thai-EU Free Trade Talks Set to Resume

Aug 1, 2019

Thailand and the European Union (EU) are resuming talks for a free-trade agreement (FTA). In July 2019, the Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister of Thailand announced in parliament that the country will revive FTA negotiations with the EU which have been...

Thailand Moving Ahead with THB 880 Billion Infrastructure Projects

Aug 1, 2019

The Thai Transport Minister is moving ahead with the mega-Infrastructure investment projects that were commenced by the previous government and are worth a combined THB 880 billion (USD 28.5 billion). Urgent investment projects include increasing the capacity at major...

Go-Jek Expanding Financial Services, Food Delivery in Thailand

Jul 1, 2019

Indonesian ride-hailing app Go-Jek will offer more financial services and expand its Thai food delivery business following an investment of an undisclosed amount from Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), Thailand’s largest bank.  Kasikornbank, another large Thai banking...