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September 8, 2026
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NEO and GC have launched a community-run recycling waste bank in Bung Khol, Pathum Thani, creating a closed-loop system that transforms household plastic waste into income and community savings. The initiative links local collection through the GC YOUเทิร์น platform to ENVICCO's recycling facility, which produces high-grade recycled plastic (Post-consumer Resin) for NEO's packaging—reducing virgin plastic use, lowering carbon emissions, and supporting elderly residents' livelihoods while advancing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance.
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House of Wisdom (H.O.W.) has launched HRM² (House of Reverse Mentoring 2), a novel HR training course that flips traditional mentoring by having Gen Z employees design content and mentor senior executives directly. With 56% of Thai Gen Z planning to leave their companies within 1–2 years, and organizations realizing they must understand this generation's values—digital skills, creativity, and authentic connection—to retain talent and reach customers, this reverse-mentoring model addresses a critical business problem. The course reflects a broader market shift: Gen Z discovery of products via TikTok reviews (66.9%) rather than Google searches (21.9%), demanding a complete rethink of organizational communication and sales strategies.
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Gourmet Vegetable Oil (Thanakorn Products) opened its fourth organic waste innovation greenhouse at Khlong Na Kleua Noi School in Samut Prakan, using Black Soldier Fly (BSF) technology to process organic waste into fertilizer and animal feed. The company is scaling this circular economy model across three existing greenhouses and plans to develop them into full community-level waste management learning centers, integrating environmental curriculum into schools while supporting SME job creation in local communities.
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Google's regional infrastructure leader defends data center investment in Thailand amid heated debate over resource consumption. The article covers Thailand's 60 operating data centers (4th in ASEAN), projected power demand of ~30,000 MW if all pending projects activate, and new regulatory measures including 4.5M baht per MW deposit, new tariff structure at 5-6 baht/unit, and BOI's shift to quality-over-quantity criteria. Google emphasizes data centers as critical digital infrastructure (not just warehouses), advocates fair electricity pricing applicable across heavy-use industries (not just data centers), and highlights its practice of paying 100% of power costs plus infrastructure responsibility—framing this as industry minimum standard.
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CKP, Thailand's leading renewable energy producer, has commissioned a 5-MW solar project with BEM (Bangkok transit authority) in September and expects strong H2 performance driven by favorable Mekong water levels at its Xayaburi hydropower plant (up 17.7% YoY in H1), support from rising water at Nam Ngum 2, and full operational recovery of its Bangpakain cogeneration facility. The company is balancing efficient asset management with incremental renewable capacity additions to support long-term energy portfolio strength.
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CKP, a major renewable energy generator in Southeast Asia, is deploying 5 MW of new solar capacity alongside BEM in September and operating at higher output from its Xayaburi hydroelectric plant thanks to 17.7% higher water flow in H1 2026 (up 11.2% power sales). For H2, management projects continued favorable water conditions from Mekong runoff and upstream releases, especially Oct–Nov, supporting Q4 generation targets. Additional support comes from NN2 ramping up (32.53% reservoir fill as of July) and BIC's return to full capacity post-maintenance.
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Malaysia narrowly surpassed Thailand in foreign arrivals (21.1M vs 20.9M in 2026), signalling intensifying regional competition for tourism revenue. Both countries are seeing strong Chinese visitor growth. While the tourism sector is important for Thai SMEs and the broader economy, the article lacks strategic insights on how SMEs can capitalize on this competitive pressure or adapt their services.
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CKPower, a major renewable energy producer in the region, has commissioned a new 5 MW solar power plant in September (in partnership with BEM) and expects supportive hydro conditions for the second half of 2026. Water inflows through the Xayaburi dam were 17.7% higher H1 2026 vs. H1 2025, boosting electricity sales 11.2%. The company also expects NN2 reservoir to replenish during the rainy season, and its BIC cogeneration plant has resumed full operations after planned maintenance. These developments position the company to grow its renewable portfolio and optimize asset utilization.
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Adobe has launched Adobe for Slack, integrating over 70 creative tools (Firefly, Express, Photoshop, Premiere, Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, Stock) directly into Slack chat. Users can tag an Adobe slackbot to generate posters, images, and PDFs from ideas without switching applications. Available for Slack Business+ and Enterprise+ subscribers across all platforms—useful for teams seeking streamlined creative workflows.
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Kasikornbank expects SME lending to grow 1-2% in 2026, with NPLs remaining stable. The bank is adjusting its SME credit portfolio from 30% to 28% of total credit and stands ready to support government's SME Credit Boost programme, which may expand annual allocation from 80 billion to 100 billion baht. High-performing segments like wellness and hospitality are driving growth, while primary agriculture SMEs face headwinds.
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Sansiri and LIXIL (through American Standard, GROHE, INAX brands) have partnered to integrate water-saving and carbon-reducing fixtures into Thai high-density residential projects. The collaboration targets Net-Zero 2050 alignment and circular economy principles, with products like Compact Codie toilets and Moonshadow-h200 showerheads designed to reduce both water consumption and building operational emissions. This positions Thailand's real-estate sector as a regional sustainability leader while helping homeowners cut utility costs through energy and water efficiency innovations.
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Isuzu Thailand has installed a clean water system at Ban Lai Soong School in Ubon Ratchathani as part of its 47th "Isuzu Gives Water...for Life" project, addressing chronic water scarcity affecting ~3,000 people. The system includes groundwater wells, filtration, and solar power (saving ~3,000 baht/month on electricity) in alignment with Isuzu's carbon neutrality commitments. The school previously spent 900 baht/month purchasing bottled water; this intervention frees resources for other educational needs. The initiative reflects Isuzu's long-term CSR strategy and partnership with Thailand's Department of Groundwater Resources.
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Thailand's Cabinet approved the Startup Act draft law, removing legal barriers to startup financing and growth. Key measures include enabling convertible debentures, treasury stock mechanisms for employee incentives, and debt-to-equity conversion. The National Innovation Agency (NIA) will serve as a one-stop service center, with certified startups receiving 5-year benefits (extendable to 10 years for deep tech). The law also covers tax incentives, foreign talent support, IP protection, and access to government procurement—addressing structural constraints across the startup lifecycle rather than just capital-raising alone.
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GULF (Thai real estate developer) has invested in 10 solar-powered greenhouse farms in Udon Thani, enabling smallholder farmers to shift from seasonal labour migration to year-round vegetable cultivation. Each greenhouse generates 32,000+ baht annually through 8 production cycles, with solar pumping systems reducing manual labour while improving produce quality and household economics. The initiative combines sustainable energy with rural community development based on the late king's philosophy.
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AI and algorithms are fundamentally disrupting traditional media's role in society. As data becomes abundant and AI-generated content proliferates, the real scarcity is no longer information but the ability to determine what's trustworthy, important, and meaningful. The article argues—drawing on Philip K. Dick's warnings about fragmented reality—that professional media's core function must shift from producing facts to helping societies navigate competing narratives and understand their current context amid constant change.
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Global debt hit 160 trillion USD (5.3 quadrillion baht) end-2025, with top 10 nations holding ~90% of total. USA leads at 38.1% ($61T), followed by EU (19.4%) and China (17.9%, up 3.7x in 10 years). Thailand's debt market stands at ~520 billion USD (17.8 trillion baht). Macro context relevant for SME financing and credit environment forecasting.
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Thailand's National Savings Fund (NSF) has partnered with AIS to launch a savings promotion campaign targeting informal workers. Members who save via the myAIS app earn AIS Points rewards (up to 3x multiplier) plus government matching contributions of up to 100% (max 1,800 baht annually). The campaign runs through December 31, 2026, with a three-tier incentive structure: instant 100 points for new registration, 10 points per 100 baht saved, and bonus 100 points for monthly savings reaching 1,000 baht. This initiative aims to improve retirement security accessibility for informal workers including vendors, motorcycle taxis, freelancers, and farmers.
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LO-CARB becomes Thailand's first IFRS Sustainability Alliance and ISSB Training Partner, marking the first direct engagement of IFRS Foundation with Thai private sector. The company is positioning itself to help Thai organizations transition to IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (S1 & S2), which Thailand must adopt from 2026 onwards. The event highlighted that 45+ countries already follow these standards, covering 60% of global GDP and 40% of global market capitalization, while Thai SMEs and corporations face challenges around data standardization, energy transition costs, and translating climate risk into actionable business decisions.
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Thailand's Deputy PM announces a competition policy overhaul centered on three strategic shifts: from reactive to proactive regulation, from protecting operators to protecting fair competition opportunities, and from fragmented to integrated agency oversight. Immediate action includes a 6-month freeze on platform fee (GP) increases by some digital operators, with coordinated review of fee structures by Commerce, Digital Economy, and ETDA. This targets Thailand's 3.3 million SMEs (99.5% of businesses, 34.8% of GDP) and reflects broader economic restructuring toward resilience, innovation, and trustworthiness—moving beyond pure cost-cutting in an AI and digital-first economy.
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Central Food Retail's TOPS DAILY is launching three stores on Koh Chang by end-2024 (Haad Sai Khao, Chai Chet, and Bang Bao), targeting 1.14 million annual tourists and 10.4 billion baht in annual tourism revenue growing at 60%. The hybrid model combines TOPS DAILY with wine, bakery, and lifestyle concepts to maximize convenience across key tourist zones and integrate with Central's hotel and tourism ecosystem, with 141 of 560 current TOPS DAILY locations already in tourist areas.
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