Green forest fire notification in Thailand

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary Forest fires in Thailand that began on March 26 and continued until April 10 have been classified as medium-level risk. These fires, occurring during the dry season, have the potential to impact agricultural production areas and manufacturing hubs within Thailand.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural sector - Concerns over reduced yields and quality deterioration if fires occur near production areas for Thailand's major exports: rice, rubber, and palm oil
• Manufacturing supply chain - Potential operational disruptions to electronics and automotive parts production facilities in Thailand, a major Southeast Asian manufacturing hub
• Logistics infrastructure - Possible inland logistics delays due to blockage of major road networks and transport routes if fires spread
• Air quality deterioration - Risk of reduced visibility affecting air transport and port operations due to haze phenomena

3) Watch points

• Need to monitor accessibility to major industrial complexes (Bangkok, Chonburi) based on fire suppression status and changes in spread scope
• Required tracking of air quality impact expansion to neighboring countries (Malaysia, Singapore) due to continued dry season and changing wind patterns