Green forest fire notification in Thailand, Laos

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Thailand-Laos Forest Fires

1. Summary

Forest fires occurred in the Thailand-Laos border region, lasting approximately 10 days from April 5 to 14. This fire, classified as medium-grade by GDACS, affected extensive areas across both countries but appears to have been extinguished currently.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural supply chain: Northern Thailand and Laos are major rice-producing regions, with air quality deterioration and agricultural land damage from fires potentially negatively impacting agricultural production
• Timber and forest products: Forest resource losses in both countries' border regions raise concerns about temporary disruptions to timber and pulp raw material supply
• Overland logistics: Potential transport delays on major overland routes between Thailand and Laos (R3A, R9, etc.) due to smoke and visibility issues
• Manufacturing: Impact on production activities at northern Thailand manufacturing facilities due to air quality deterioration and worker health concerns

3. Watch points

• Follow-up fire incidents: Additional forest fire risk levels due to continued dry season and status of fire prevention measures by both Thailand and Laos
• Air quality recovery: Tracking the impact of smoke spread range and duration on nearby industrial complexes and logistics operations