Green forest fire notification in Thailand

Thailand Forest Fire Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

Thailand experienced moderate-grade forest fires that persisted for approximately 12 days from April 3rd to 15th. While specific affected areas and scale have not been confirmed, potential impacts on regional logistics and agricultural production are anticipated due to dry season fires.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural production disruptions - Potential for reduced yields and quality degradation when fires occur near Thailand's major agricultural product (rice, rubber, palm oil, sugar) production regions
• Logistics network delays - Risk of inland transportation delays due to road and transport route blockages passing through fire areas
• Air quality deterioration - Reduced visibility for aviation and land transport due to smoke and dust, worker safety concerns
• Power supply instability - Potential manufacturing production disruptions when fires occur near transmission lines or power generation facilities

3. Watch points

• Fire suppression completion confirmation - Monitor complete extinguishing status after April 15th and additional spread prevention situation
• Agricultural damage assessment - Monitor announcements of damage scale in major agricultural cultivation areas and future harvest outlook