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Call for new tariffs on Chinese goods
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/08/2024
» The influx of Chinese industrial products into Southeast Asia is dealing a blow to Thailand's trade, reducing its market share in the region and leading to a trade deficit with China worth nearly US$20 billion, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Saudi event leads to 100 partnerships
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/07/2024
» The latest investment roadshow in Saudi Arabia has led to new opportunities as up to 100 pairs of Thai and Saudi entrepreneurs agreed to forge business partnerships, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Factories closing as cheap imports flood Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/06/2024
» Many local factories producing electronics, steel and plastics have shuttered this year as purchase orders shrink and cheap imports flood the Thai market, says the Industry Ministry.
Vietnam’s Vinfast focusing on Thailand’s EV market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/04/2024
» Vietnamese electric vehicle maker Vinfast is competing with Chinese car companies to market its EVs in Southeast Asia, aiming to benefit from the Asean Free Trade Agreement (Afta).
Chinese EV makers fear price war
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/03/2024
» Some major Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are reportedly planning to ask Beijing to prevent a “price war” among Chinese automakers in overseas EV markets, including Thailand, aiming to maintain a good image in the industry.
IEAT signs land sale to boost southern economy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/03/2024
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) expects its latest land sale to a lightweight brick manufacturer to serve growing brick demand and support the government's plan to help the economy in the southern region.
Foreign perfume makers turn to Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2024
» More foreign investors are expected to invest in fragrance oil and aroma compound production in Thailand, which has the potential to develop the cosmetics industry, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI vows to assist local parts manufacturers
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/12/2023
» Up to 1,700 local auto parts manufacturers are being assisted in shifting to producing parts for electric vehicles (EVs) under a new agreement between the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and global car manufacturers.
Chinese EVs dominate car show
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/12/2023
» Total car bookings at the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Expo tallied 53,248, with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers beating EV rivals from Europe and the US.
Chinese EVs dominate car show
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/12/2023
» Vehicle bookings at the recently concluded Thailand International Motor Expo were up by 45% from a year ago, with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers drawing strong interest, according to organisers.