AP-SCG in green construction partnership
AP Thailand pcl has joined hands with SCG’s Cement and Green Solution Business to reaffirm its position to drive the green construction industry through environmentally friendly processes and businesses.
This partnership aligns with the concept of a low carbon economy, aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Together, they aim to transform worthless substances into invaluable resources, forging an alliance toward sustainability. Continued …
What the owner of the company in the eye of a cadmium waste storm told Thai police
The owner of the warehouse where cadmium waste was stored in Samut Sakhon province has said that he was in the process of selling it to some Chinese customers in Laos before a furor broke out.
Jessada Kengrungruangchaia, the director of J & B Metal Co. in Samut Sakhon, along with his lawyer, appeared before the police to acknowledge charges and was questioned on the stocks of cadmium waste found in the company’s warehouse. Continued …
Centara earns certificate for sustainable tourism
Centara Hotels & Resorts, one of Thailand’s leading hotel operators, announced its approval for certification by Bureau Veritas, a GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) accredited certification body, for meeting global standards for sustainable travel and tourism known as GSTC criteria.
Twelve of Centara Hotels & Resorts are approved for GSTC certification, and the organization is continuing to work toward its long-term goal of achieving full certification by 2025. Continued …
Bangkok aims to reduce plastic use with more water refill stations
To combat plastic pollution, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)’s Bottle Free Seas project has proven to be a roaring success, with plans now underway to expand its reach by installing an additional 200 drinking water refill points across the city.
Launched last August, this eco-initiative has already made a significant dent in plastic bottle consumption, slashing the usage of a staggering 456,894 plastic bottles. Continued …
Spain’s plastic law impacts Thai beverage exports
The Ministry of Commerce’s latest directive has set Thai entrepreneurs on a mission to crack the cap code in light of Spain’s latest law on plastic waste.
To tackle plastic waste, Spain’s new law insists bottle caps remain steadfastly attached, impacting global trade. Aligning with the EU’s green agenda, this move aims to slash plastic pollution and set a new standard for sustainability. Continued …
New Energy Plus Solutions foresees 66% growth in earnings
An older demographic and greater use of electric vehicles (EV) are the driving forces behind the solar power business in Thailand, says New Energy Plus Solutions Co. (NEPS), which expects 66% growth in its earnings this year from sales of rooftop solar panels and installation.
The country became an “aged” society in 2022, meaning the number of people aged 60 and above comprises more than 20% of the country’s population of 71 million, according to the Thai Health Promotion Foundation. Continued …
Phuket launches free electric bus to drive sustainable tourism
Phuket is gearing up for a greener future with the launch of a free air-conditioned electric bus service in the heart of the city. Scheduled to accelerate on May 9, this eco-friendly initiative is driven by a collaboration between local companies under the banner of PKCD and the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation.
The announcement for the 22-seat Smart Bus EV was made yesterday, spearheaded by Phuket Gov. Sophon Suwannarat. Supporting the new initiative included Rewat Areerob, president of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO), Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkhanapilas, Lertchai Wangtrakuldee, director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket office, and Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, president of the Phuket Tourist Assn. Continued …
Electric bus undergoes trial run in Thong Lo area
The electric bus created by BYD, one of the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) makers from China, has begun a test run on Bangkok’s streets, offering free rides to commuters in the Thong Lo area until April 30. The test run is being conducted by Rever Commercial Vehicles Ltd, an authorized dealer of BYD EVs in Thailand.
Rever CEOPratarnwong Phornprapha said on Thursday that testing on actual streets is an important step for the company following the recent approval for BYD to establish an assembly factory for EV buses and trucks in Thailand. This will be BYD’s first assembly facility outside of China. Continued …
Svolt starts EV battery production in Thailand
Svolt Energy Technology Co., the EV battery manufacturer spun off by China’s Great Wall Motor, said it had begun mass production at its newly built electric vehicle (EV) battery assembly plant in Thailand.
Svolt began construction of the plant, a joint venture with local company Banpu Next (Banpu Group), last July near port city Chonburi to supply the EV industry located mainly in nearby Rayong province. The factory has capacity for 60,000 battery modules and packs per year. Continued …
How Kia is shaping the future of EVs
Since its inception in 1944, Kia, the oldest vehicle manufacturer in South Korea, has been a trailblazer in the global automotive industry. From its humble beginnings crafting bicycles and motorcycles, Kia has evolved into a powerhouse within the Hyundai Motor Group.
Kia’s influence resonates worldwide, as more than 1.4 million vehicles roll off its assembly lines annually in 14 manufacturing hubs spanning eight countries. Supported by a vast network of more than 3,000 distributors and dealers across 172 countries, Kia’s reach extends far and wide, underpinned by a dedicated workforce of more than 40,000 individuals, driving annual revenues exceeding US$17 billion. Continued …
Dugongs forced to flee as seagrass vanishes in Thai waters
The warming waters of the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are wreaking havoc on marine life, leaving dugongs desperate for food. Described as “steamed” grass, the disappearance of seagrass, which serves as the primary diet of these gentle mammals, is pushing them out of their natural habitats.
According to Dr. Thon Thamrongnawasawat, vice dean of the Faculty of Fisheries at Kasetsart University, the rise in sea temperatures is causing a catastrophic decline in seagrass populations. A recent study by marine experts reveals that areas like the Andaman Sea, particularly off Trang, Krabi, and parts of Satun, are witnessing alarming reductions in seagrass due to global warming. Continued …
Bangkok’s Green Lung aims to tackle 500 tons of waste to protect Bryde’s whales
Residents of Bangkok’s “Green Lung” will aim to separate 500 tons of garbage this year to protect the habitat of Bryde’s whales that frolic just down the river in the Gulf of Thailand. Bang Kachao’s ambitious target has been set by the “Care the Whale” project, now in its fourth year under the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and partners.
Dubbed Bangkok’s lung for its mangrove forests and farms, Bang Kachao is an artificial island formed by a bend in the Chao Phraya River capped by a canal. It lies south of Bangkok toward the mouth of the Chao Phraya River, an area famous for frequent sightings of Bryde whales. Continued …