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Ministry seeks lithium in Phangnga
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/01/2024
» The Industry Ministry is interested in further exploration of lithium in Phangnga's Takua Thung district to serve the growing electric vehicle industry after an initial survey found some areas are likely to have this element, which can be used to make lithium-ion batteries for EVs.
EV production target ramped up for 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/12/2023
» Thai authorities want next year's electric vehicle (EV) production capacity to reach 359,000 units based on investment of 39.5 billion baht, say industrial officials.
FTI launches recycling project for businesses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/07/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has joined forces with two state agencies to work on a project to turn industrial and agricultural waste into raw materials or new products in a fresh move to reduce waste under the circular economy concept.
FTI anticipates lower May power tariff
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/03/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects the new mid-year power tariff, which is used to calculate electricity bills, to not exceed 5 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) following a drop in liquefied national gas (LNG) prices.
Japan roadshow seeks B10bn from investors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2023
» Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit expects to draw investment worth 10 billion baht from Japanese businesses during a roadshow to promote the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and smart electronic industries in Thailand.
Tax incentives to encourage reduction in plastic usage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2023
» The Industry and Finance ministries are using a new corporate income tax reduction programme to encourage businesses to use more biodegradable plastic products, in a move to reduce waste.
IEAT to speed up correctional estate study
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/10/2021
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is speeding up a feasibility study to build a new "correctional industrial estate" in a move to upskill inmates and convert them into a new workforce for the country.
1,000 SMEs win bids for projects worth B68bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/09/2021
» About half of 2,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have won auctions for state projects worth around 68 billion baht under the Made-in-Thailand campaign, which promotes the use of locally made products and is aimed at boosting the economy.
FTI puts lockdown price tag at roughly B60bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/07/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects the government's 14-day lockdown measures in 10 provinces to cost the economy 50-60 billion baht amid concerns over further damage if the government fails to curb the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.
New factory registrations drop in Q3
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/07/2021
» The Covid-19 pandemic has presented an unpleasant picture for new factory registrations, with a sharp decrease in new factories and facility expansions in the third quarter of 2021, according to the Department of Industrial Works (DIW).