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From stand-up to soulful art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/07/2025
» Udom "Nose" Taephanich is known as the most famous stand-up comedian in Thailand. On stage, Udom tells stories close to home and engages audiences with a humorous style of talking, which is why tickets for his performances always sell out. Although Udom made people laugh, he did not realise he was stressed until he went to consult a psychiatrist.
Detailing Neta's fall from grace
Published on 12/07/2025
» Jutamas Tadthiemrom, an employee of a Bangkok-based media corporation, has been using her Neta electric vehicle (EV) for just over a year. The main reason she bought it was to reduce her fuel expenses, as she had used her previous car for more than 12 years.
Traders cautious as US tariff deadline nears
Business, Published on 05/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian investors turned cautious on Friday as the July 9 deadline to avert steep US tariffs approached with very few trade deals concluded. President Donald Trump indicated that dozens of trading partners could simply get letters next week informing them of their rates.
Manufacturing production index up for 2 months in a row y/y
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 01/07/2025
» The political risk that threatens to undermine the government should become clearer this month, indicative of whether the manufacturing sector will decelerate after the Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) rose by 1.8% year-on-year in May for a second consecutive month to 100.79 points, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
EV sector faces bumpy road
Published on 09/06/2025
» A recent uptick in electric vehicle sales may not signify a smooth path for the Thai EV industry following double-digit growth.
Motorcycle sales see 3.8% uptick in April
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/06/2025
» Domestic motorcycle sales slightly improved in April, attributed to sales promotions targeting prospective buyers keen on purchasing a new model, said the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Improving auto sector drives manufacturing rise
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/05/2025
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) rose by 2.1% year-on-year to 92.3 points in April, driven mainly by the improving automotive industry, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Foreign tourist arrivals gain in April from previous month
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/05/2025
» Foreign tourist arrivals improved in April, supported by European and Middle Eastern travellers, contributing to higher tourism income, says a Bank of Thailand executive.
High household debt dents auto sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/05/2025
» Thailand's automotive industry remains volatile as household debt is still elevated, though domestic vehicle sales managed to rise slightly in April for the first time in 23 months, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Neta Auto banks on new investors
Published on 15/05/2025
» A new investor group is expected to take over debt-ridden Neta Auto, looking to revive the Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker in China and Thailand, says the head of the local subsidiary.