Green forest fire notification in Thailand

Thailand Forest Fire Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary Forest fires occurred in Thailand from March 26 to April 10, lasting approximately 2 weeks, and were classified as medium-level risk. These fires occurred during the dry season and could potentially impact agricultural and manufacturing zones in Thailand's inland regions.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural supply chain: Thailand is a major exporter of rice, cassava, palm oil and other key agricultural products, with concerns over direct and indirect damage to farmland and processing facilities near fire-affected areas
• Rubber industry: If rubber tree plantations in Thailand, the world's largest natural rubber producer, are included in fire-affected areas, global rubber supply could face disruptions
• Manufacturing hub: Air quality deterioration at electronic components and automotive parts production facilities in Thailand, a Southeast Asian manufacturing center, could cause operational disruptions
• Logistics network: Risk of delays in Thailand's inland road and rail transport due to fire smoke and visibility issues

3) Watch points

• Track official government announcements on fire suppression completion and recovery progress in affected areas
• Confirm specific damage scale within major agricultural regions (Central Plains) and industrial complexes (Eastern Economic Corridor)
• Monitor potential fire recurrence due to extended dry season or weather deterioration