Lenzing Group Builds World’s Largest Lyocell Fiber Plant in Thailand

Jul 1, 2019

Austria-based Lenzing Group has approved the construction of a state-of-the art lyocell (a type of rayon made from wood pulp) fiber production plant in Prachinburi, Thailand, which will be the largest in the world. The plant will have a capacity of 100,000 tons and...

Tesco Thailand Could Open 750 New Convenience Stores

Jul 1, 2019

British supermarket giant Tesco-Lotus is evaluating opening 750 new stores in Thailand over the next three years, bringing along with it almost 10,000 jobs. Tesco already has a network of about 2,000 stores across Thailand, along with online shopping platforms. This...

Thai Renewable Energy Producer Unveils Electric Car

Jul 1, 2019

Thai renewable Energy producer, Energy Absolute, has created an electric vehicle (EV) subsidiary, Mine Mobility, which launched its first passenger electric car in June 2019. The company has already received more than 4,500 orders for the car, including orders of...

Thailand Aims to Become Electricity Hub of ASEAN

Jul 1, 2019

The Thai Energy Ministry has announced that the country plans to develop its power transmission lines to become the electricity hub of the region. In this context, Thailand wants to source hydropower from Laos and sell it to Malaysia, Cambodia and Myanmar. Moreover,...