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Thailand's fuel consumption ticks up y/y in Q1
Published on 16/05/2025
» Thailand's fuel consumption rose by 1.3% year-on-year to 158.6 million litres per day (MLD) in the first quarter, with diesel and gasohol usage falling, in line with economic circumstances in early 2025, says the Department of Energy Business.
Shares advance on optimism about China-US talks
Business, Published on 03/05/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares rose to the highest level in a month and US equity-index futures advanced yesterday after China said it is evaluating trade talks with the US, boosting optimism that tariff tensions will cool.
Tax changes for plug-in hybrid EVs approved
Published on 29/04/2025
» The Thai cabinet has approved tax changes expected to encourage purchases of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), effective from Jan 1 next year.
BYD breaks ground on Cambodia plant
Published on 29/04/2025
» The Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has broken ground on a new assembly plant in Cambodia, as it continues to expand production in Southeast Asia, according to local media reports.
Stocks make small gains amid trade talk hope
Business, Published on 19/04/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks notched small gains in thin trade on Friday as investors largely adopted a wait-and-see approach on tariff negotiations before making long-term bets. Some markets were closed for the Good Friday holiday.
Government vows to ramp up demand for electric vehicles
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/04/2025
» The government says it is committed to transforming Thailand into an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub, emphasising this policy also focuses on stimulating demand for EVs to encourage consumer adoption.
AXA bullish on non-life premium growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/03/2025
» French insurer AXA is targeting double-digit growth for its non-life insurance premiums in Thailand this year, supported by motor, health and commercial line insurance.
Thai auto industry shows signs of revival amid slump
Reuters, Published on 25/03/2025
» Thailand’s auto industry faces a slow and painful recovery from a prolonged slump even with government support, three executives and an industry group said on Tuesday.
Chinese EV battery maker plans $1bn Thai plant
Published on 13/03/2025
» The Board of Investment said on Thursday that it had approved a $1-billion investment from Sunwoda Electronic of China to build an electric vehicle battery plant, the latest in a series of new EV-related projects in the kingdom.
EV tax changes to be presented to cabinet
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/03/2025
» The Finance Ministry looks set to submit support measures for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to the cabinet by April.