Green forest fire notification in Thailand

Supply-chain Risk Briefing - Thailand Forest Fires

1. Summary

Thailand experienced moderate forest fires that persisted for approximately two weeks from March 30 to April 14. These fires, classified as moderate-level by GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System), appear to have been extinguished.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural production: Potential production volume decrease and quality deterioration when fires occur near Thailand's major crop cultivation areas (rice, rubber, palm oil, cassava)
• Manufacturing operations: Concerns over temporary production disruptions at local manufacturing facilities (electronics, automotive parts) due to smoke and air quality deterioration
• Logistics network: Delivery delays and increased transportation costs due to detour operations on overland transport routes passing through fire-affected areas
• Tourism industry: Indirect logistics impact from flight cancellations or delays in Thailand, a Southeast Asian tourism hub

3. Watch points

• Subsequent fire occurrence: Possibility of additional forest fire outbreaks and expansion scope due to continued dry season
• Air quality index: Monitoring PM2.5 concentration changes and manufacturing resumption timing