SCG Green Choice: An Eco-Label Synonymous with Quality
The environment is a topic that has risen to the forefront of everyone’s mind on a global scale. People are showing a readiness to make changes, from efforts on a personal level like consumers adjusting their daily habits all the way to entrepreneurs or manufacturers developing work processes in accordance with long-term environmental sustainability without…
Get to Know the (Draft) Plastic Waste Management Roadmap for 2018-2030 Achieving Sustainable Plastic Management with the Circular Economy
In the past 10 years, used plastic has made up 12% of all waste generated in Thailand, or about 2 million tons per year. Of this, 0.5 tons is put back into circulation, while the remaining 1.5 tons is single-use plastics waiting to be disposed of. Aside from waste in the system, Thailand also has…
TIS 2921-2562 Melamine Ware Standards for Public Health and Safety
Food is an inescapable factor of daily life. Food containers such as plates, bowls, and other tableware made from melamine are among the most popular types of containers. Melamine wares are widely used both in restaurants and households due to their durability, ease of cleaning, availability in a variety of colors and designs, and…
Qualy and Designs that Resonate with the New Generation of Consumers
Qualy is a Thai brand that has earned worldwide recognition in the plastic product design world and garnered numerous design excellence accolades throughout the 15 years since its establishment. The key to this astounding success lies not only in the aesthetic and functionality of its products, which seek to bring happiness, comfort, and smiles to…
Sustainable Plastic Trends and Regulations
In the past few years, many global brand giants have announced environmental policies as their key business imperatives in response to greater awareness among consumers of various environmental issues, from land and marine waste management to resource shortage and global warming. Apart from private businesses, a number of governments around the world have also declared…
Tax Law and Legal Obligations for Business Owners
Paying taxes is a civic duty of all Thais, and entrepreneurs are no exception. However, the tax system, especially its legal aspect, can be daunting and complicated for business owners, and it’s certainly not something that can be thoroughly delineated in the limited space here. Therefore, this article will focus on the concepts and…
Trade War Threatens to Rock the Global Economy
The U.S.-China trade war has escalated to the point where concerns about possible consequences after the end of this year are practically palpable in many countries, as evident in the waves of downturns in stock markets across the world and the weakening currencies of their trading partners including the Thai baht, against the U.S. dollar.…
Law and Online Business: Oft-Overlooked Fundamentals
As convenience has become a priority for consumers, online platforms are all the rage among both established entrepreneurs and small business owners alike. However, to help ensure that an online channel that you’re opening up is legal and prevent unintentional violations, we’ve compiled here some of the major laws that entrepreneurs should know before venturing…
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR 2019
According to polls conducted by Reuters, economists believe the outlook for the global economy will continue to be somber in 2019, with most expressing concern over the China-U.S. trade war, which has brought on tension in the financial sector. This is not to mention the arrest of a top Huawei executive in Canada, an…
Standard for the Circular Economy: Guidelines for the Sustainability of Every Organization
Consumers nowadays are increasingly eco-conscious when selecting products and services; they not only look for products made with eco-friendly materials but also pay attention to the production as well as post-consumer waste management. Therefore, business owners need to study and be more aware of their environmental impacts, and this is where the circular economy can…