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Tax shift props up the auto industry
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said during a recent conference that the government should impose a high excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use a low proportion of local content.
Economic headwinds dampen outlook
News, Published on 11/07/2025
» Thailand's economic outlook is worsening amid rising pressure from steep new US tariffs, with business leaders warning that the country risks losing its competitive edge unless urgent policy action is taken.
Thailand holds its breath
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for American products.
RX Tradex Showcases Tech Future at Manufacturing Expo 2025
Published on 17/06/2025
» Bangkok, 11 May 2025 – RX Tradex is gearing up to host its flagship annual event, Manufacturing Expo 2025, ASEAN’s most comprehensive event for the manufacturing and supporting industries. The show will feature seven specialised exhibitions, showcasing cutting-edge machinery and smart solutions from over 2,000 brands across 30 countries, with 21 international pavilions representing China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan (R.O.C.). Occupying BITEC Halls 98–104 from 18–21 June 2025, the event is expected to welcome more than 85,000 attendees.
TTR pushes Thailand-Malaysia economic ties
Published on 11/06/2025
» On 11 June 2025, Mr. Tan Sri Dato Soh Thian Lai, President of Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, paid a courtesy call wot Umesh Pandey, Thailand Trade Representative (TTR) who is in-charge of Asean countries, at Government House to discuss ways to promote trade relations and cooperation between businessmen from both countries.
Coping with a sluggish outlook
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/04/2025
» As several countries seek trade negotiations with the US during the 90-day pause on tariffs, Thailand's slow progress has sparked concerns over potential economic repercussions.
Shares rise as trade tensions ease slightly
Business, Published on 26/04/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares rose yesterday in line with a global relief rally as trade tensions cooled and US Federal Reserve officials indicated they would be open to cutting interest rates earlier than anticipated.
Production of MG pickups comes to a halt
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/03/2025
» Chinese-Thai joint venture SAIC Motor-CP, manufacturer of cars under the MG brand, and MG Sales (Thailand) have decided to suspend the production of pickups in Thailand until the sluggish domestic car market returns to normal.
TAPMA Launches Future Mobility Thailand 2025
Published on 19/03/2025
» The Thai Auto Parts Manufacturers Association (TAPMA) has officially announced the inaugural Future Mobility Thailand 2025, set to take place under the theme "Driving Tomorrow: Innovating for a Sustainable and Connected Future." The event serves as a platform to showcase Thailand’s auto parts manufacturing capabilities while fostering international partnerships to advance Thailand as a hub for future mobility and automotive technology.
Modest growth likely for Thai vehicle production in 2025
Published on 13/12/2024
» Thailand's automotive sector continues to face significant economic and financial headwinds as of the third quarter of 2024.