Green forest fire notification in Thailand

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Thailand Wildfire Outbreak

1. Summary

Thailand has been experiencing moderate-intensity wildfires since April 4, with the fires expected to continue until April 15. While specific damage scale or detailed locations of affected areas have not yet been confirmed, the prolonged nature of approximately 11 days raises concerns about potential impacts on regional supply chains.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agriculture sector: If Thailand's major agricultural production areas (rice, sugar, rubber, palm oil) are affected, potential upward pressure on global food commodity prices may occur
• Manufacturing hubs: Concerns over disruptions to intra-Asian supply chains if accessibility to automotive and electronics manufacturing facilities in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) region deteriorates
• Logistics infrastructure: Potential delays in road transport and air cargo transport if smoke from wildfires creates visibility difficulties
• Natural rubber supply: As Thailand is the world's largest natural rubber producer, damage to rubber plantations could increase raw material procurement costs for related industries such as tires and medical supplies

3. Watch points

• Fire spread range: Need to track proximity to major industrial complexes (Rayong, Chonburi) and agricultural areas, as well as air quality deterioration levels
• Transportation infrastructure impact: Monitor operational normalization of key logistics hubs including Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Laem Chabang Port
• Government response measures: Track developments in Thai government's industrial protection measures and alternative transportation route securing plans