Green forest fire notification in Thailand

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Thailand Wildfire Outbreak

1. Summary

Wildfires occurred in Thailand from March 26 to April 9, lasting approximately 2 weeks, and are assessed as medium-grade risk. The wildfires in Thailand, a major Southeast Asian manufacturing hub, have the potential to impact regional logistics networks and agricultural production.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural production disruption: Thailand is one of the world's largest rice exporters, and damage to farmland from wildfires could potentially impact the global rice supply chain
• Manufacturing operation disruption: Concerns over air quality deterioration and logistics transport route disruptions for automotive and electronics manufacturing plants in Thailand
• Land logistics network: Potential impact on land transport routes connecting Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar if major road networks in Thailand face traffic restrictions
• Aviation transport delays: Possibility of air cargo transport delays due to reduced visibility at major airports including Bangkok
• Palm oil supply: Risk of temporary disruption to Southeast Asian palm oil supply chains if nearby palm plantations are damaged

3. Watch points

• Fire suppression completion timeline: Tracking remaining fire situations after April 9 and recovery progress in affected areas
• Air quality index changes: Monitoring air quality improvements in major industrial areas and airports, and timing of logistics operation normalization