Green forest fire notification in Thailand

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Thailand Forest Fires

1. Summary

Forest fires that began in Thailand on March 30 continued for approximately two weeks until April 12, classified as a medium-level risk. These fires, occurring at the end of the dry season, may impact agricultural and manufacturing regions within Thailand.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural supply chains: Concerns over deteriorating air quality and delays in agricultural activities due to fires near major Thai agricultural production areas (rice, sugar, rubber, palm oil)
• Manufacturing operations: Reduced visibility from fire smoke may temporarily impact logistics transportation for electronics and automotive parts manufacturing facilities in Thailand
• Aviation logistics: Potential flight delays or diversions at airports around Bangkok may disrupt Southeast Asia's hub function
• Land transportation networks: Increased risk of freight transport delays and safety incidents due to reduced visibility on major highways and national roads

3. Watch points

• Fire suppression completion timeline: Need to track complete extinguishing after mid-April and potential for re-ignition
• Air quality index: Monitor PM2.5 concentration changes in Bangkok and major industrial complexes and whether manufacturers suspend operations
• Rainy season onset timing: Confirm natural fire suppression effects from the May rainy season entry and speed of agricultural production normalization