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Electrical goods sales flat due to stagnant economy
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 11/02/2026
» The sluggish economy continues to cast a shadow over Thailand's electrical appliance industry this year, though warm weather and the World Cup may propel sales.
Haier Strengthens Thai Presence with 10-Billion-Baht Investment and New Industrial Hub
Published on 30/01/2026
» Twenty-three years ago, when Haier first entered Thailand, few would have predicted the scale of commitment that would follow. Today, the global home appliance leader has invested over 10 billion baht into the Kingdom a figure that reflects not just ambition but a genuine partnership with Thailand's economic development.
SCB WEALTH Navigates the “Storm Shift” at Year-End Forum
Published on 28/11/2025
» SCB WEALTH under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) recently hosted the SCB WEALTH Holistic Wealth Forum 2025 under the theme “Storm Shift”, bringing together top-tier local and global experts to provide clients with a strategic “investment compass” to weather global economic storms. Looking ahead to 2026, the forum identified it as a pivotal year marked by major disruptions—from geopolitical tensions and AI-driven technological shifts to evolving global economic structures. Despite these challenges, Thailand is seen as entering a “golden opportunity” phase, supported by surging foreign investment figures from the Board of Investment (BOI). Foreign investment and capital markets are accelerating efforts to transition Thailand into the New Economy, driven by the Third Wave of innovation in AI, semiconductors, and data centres. BlackRock highlighted AI infrastructure as a major force poised to reshape the global economy. Meanwhile, Hua Seng Heng projected that gold prices will remain on an upward trajectory in 2026, with potential to reach USD 4,700. SCB Fund Management (SCBFM) forecasted Thai baht volatility within a range of THB 31–33 per USD. The forum concluded with insights on family office strategy and the importance of establishing a family constitution to ensure long-term wealth preservation. Experts emphasised the need for neutral mediation mechanisms to protect family wealth from internal disruptions and promote sustainable legacy planning.
Homa Appliances receives BoI approval for 2 factories
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/10/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has granted approval to Homa Appliances (Thailand) Co, a unit of China's leading refrigerator exporter, to set up two manufacturing facilities in Thailand.
LG unit expects more price competition
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/10/2025
» Amid the growing presence of Chinese household appliance factories in Thailand, LG Thailand anticipates intensified price competition in the market.
Haier opens B10bn air-con plant in Chon Buri
Published on 23/09/2025
» The Chinese household appliance manufacturer Haier has opened a 10-billion-baht air conditioner plant in Chon Buri.
Thai factory demand brisk as firms flee China
Published on 11/09/2025
» WHA Corp, Thailand’s biggest factory developer, is building new industrial parks in Thailand and Vietnam to meet demand from Chinese manufacturers rushing to relocate production abroad and dodge a US-China trade war.
Air conditioner firms seek support amid weak market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/05/2025
» Companies in the air conditioner industry are calling for government support, while opting for marketing strategies amid weaker spending power, a trade war and new competitors entering the industry.
WHA sets aside B119bn to expand its businesses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/01/2025
» WHA Group plans to allocate 119 billion baht to expand its businesses, including industrial estates, between 2025 and 2029, serving growing foreign investment, especially in the car, electronic and deep tech industries.
Board of Investment rolls out roadshow to lure China
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/11/2024
» Thailand continues to seek attracting more Chinese businesses to invest in the country as it is organising a new investment roadshow in China to introduce business opportunities to prospective Chinese investors, says the Board of Investment (BoI).