Green forest fire notification in Thailand

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Thailand Forest Fires

Summary

Forest fires in Thailand that persisted for approximately two weeks from March 27 to April 10 have been assessed as moderate-level incidents. While these fires occurring in Thailand, a major Southeast Asian manufacturing hub, are currently extinguished, their occurrence during the dry season necessitates a review of potential impacts on regional supply chains.

Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural sector: As Thailand is a major producer of rice, natural rubber, and palm oil, there is potential impact on agricultural production facilities and raw material supply near fire-affected areas
• Manufacturing production: Concerns over air quality deterioration and logistics transport delays at manufacturing facilities in Thailand producing electronic components and automotive parts
• Logistics network: Potential impact on import/export logistics due to temporary blockage of land transport routes or airport flight delays
• Power supply: Potential impact on industrial complex operations if power transmission line damage or power plant operational disruptions occur due to fires

Watch points

• Need to monitor Thailand Meteorological Department forecasts for duration of continued dry season and risk of additional fire outbreaks
• Verification of normal operational status at major industrial complexes (Bangkok vicinity, Eastern Economic Corridor region) and port facilities
• Establishment of continuous monitoring systems for potential recurrence of similar fires during the April-May dry season