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Sustainability: Green procurement collaboration/Energy: Solar Panel Installation Costs/Guidelines for green aviation fuel/Trinasolar Supports Solar Rooftop Project/Recycling: Pallets made from recycled carton packaging/Waste into valuable resources/Electric vehicles: Hyundai to invest $28M in Thailand/Tesla Cancels Plan for EV Factory/Ecotourism: Ecotourism experiences at Chiang Mai/
Green procurement collaboration stressed
Multi-sector collaboration is essential to successfully carry out green public procurement (GPP) in Thailand, experts on sustainability told a forum held by C asean as part of Asean Week 2024 under the theme “Shaping the Future of Sustainable Asean”.
Chuttree Phurat, director of the Green Label and Environmental Label program at the Thailand Environment Institute, said Thailand has approved a national action plan for green public procurement from 2022-27 and started putting it into practice. Continued …
Solar Panel Installation Costs in Thailand
Installing solar panels in Thailand in 2024 is a smart and worthwhile investment. With long-term benefits such as reduced electricity bills and increased government support, this green energy solution is gaining popularity.
Technological advancements have also made solar panel installations more efficient and cost-effective. The keyword “ราคาติดตั้งโซล่าเซลล์”, or solar panel installation costs, is crucial for those considering this eco-friendly upgrade. Continued …
Thailand preparing guidelines for green aviation fuel
Thailand’s Energy Ministry is poised to unveil groundbreaking guidelines on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the final quarter of this year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
This initiative tackles the colossal carbon footprint of the energy sector, the top offender in global warming. With the energy sector spewing out a staggering 69% of total emissions — 40% from fuel combustion, 29% from transport, and 20% from manufacturing and construction — the need for a solution has never been more urgent. Continued …
Trinasolar Supports Solar Rooftop Project for a Child Development Center
Trinasolar, a provider of smart photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions, has acknowledged the energy cost crisis in the education sector in Thailand.
Schools across Thailand face a significant challenge in operating costs. While accessing electricity in schools positively impacts learning outcomes, the rising energy cost is one of the significant burdens on those schools. This crisis will directly affect children resulting in reduced educational quality, fewer opportunities, and a less supportive school environment. Continued …
SIG introduces ‘ReNew Pallets’ made from recycled carton packaging waste
SIG has taken a step toward reducing waste by successfully developing pallets for use in industrial transportation made from pre-consumer aseptic carton packaging waste mixed with virgin plastics.
This is a pilot program led by SIG’s packaging plant in Rayong, Thailand, in collaboration with Advanced Mat, an engineering materials researcher. SIG has started using the pallets as part of its warehousing operations in Thailand. Continued …
UPCYDE turns waste into valuable resources
Mild Karoon-ngampun graduated from INDA, the International Program in Design and Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University, and has worked as a landscape architect. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Mild turned to help her family business, a manufacturer for famous local and global shoes brands for more than 60 years.
As a third-generation member, Mild made a big change, transforming wastes into valuable products. She founded UPCYDE, a name that embodies science, design, and upcycling. It represents commitment to combining innovative scientific approaches with creative design thinking to upcycle waste into valuable resources. Continued …
Hyundai to invest $28M in Thailand for EV assembly, batteries
South Korean auto maker Hyundai Motor Co. will invest 1 billion baht (US$28 million) to set up a facility to assemble electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries in Thailand, the country’s Board of Investment (BOI) said on Wednesday.
Thailand’s booming EV sector is currently dominated by Chinese carmakers, including BYD (Build Your Dreams) and Great Wall Motors, which are using the country as a manufacturing base for exporting vehicles across Southeast Asia. Continued …
Tesla Cancels Plan for EV Factory in Thailand
Electric vehicle giant Tesla has scrapped its plans to establish a manufacturing plant in Thailand. This development comes as part of a broader strategic shift impacting their global expansion plans outside of key hubs in China, the U.S., and Germany.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin had announced Tesla’s intended investment of over $5 billion to make Thailand a hub for its EV manufacturing. The announcement followed several high-level meetings between Tesla executives and Thai officials, both in Thailand and the United States. Continued …
Inspiring ecotourism experiences at Chiang Mai’s Elephant Nature Park
Thailand, a land of breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, is a haven for nature lovers and offbeat travelers seeking authentic experiences. Amid its lush greenery and pristine wilderness, Elephant Nature Park stands as a shining example of the country’s rich ecotourism offerings.
Just 60 kilometers from the bustling city of Chiang Mai, Elephant Nature Park was established in the 1990s as a sanctuary for distressed elephants in need of rescue and rehabilitation. Since its inception, the park has rescued over 200 elephants, creating a thriving herd within its natural and beautiful environment. Here, the focus is on the well-being of the animals, ensuring that they are always treated with respect and dignity. Continued …
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