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Toxic tide still flows
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/06/2025
» A tip-off from a US environmental group about more than 200 hazardous waste containers arriving in Thailand this month highlights the urgent need for more decisive government action to prevent the country from becoming the world's dumping ground for toxic waste.
AIT, Zhen Ding Partner to Advance Tech Innovation
Published on 09/05/2025
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Zhen Ding Technology Group (ZDT), Taiwan, a global leader in the printed circuit board (PCB) industry. This partnership marks a new chapter in international industry-academia collaboration aimed at addressing the growing global demand for tech talent and technological advancement.
TAPMA Launches Future Mobility Thailand 2025
Published on 19/03/2025
» The Thai Auto Parts Manufacturers Association (TAPMA) has officially announced the inaugural Future Mobility Thailand 2025, set to take place under the theme "Driving Tomorrow: Innovating for a Sustainable and Connected Future." The event serves as a platform to showcase Thailand’s auto parts manufacturing capabilities while fostering international partnerships to advance Thailand as a hub for future mobility and automotive technology.
Taiwanese businesses keen on circuit boards
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/03/2025
» More Taiwanese entrepreneurs are interested in investing in the printed circuit board (PCB) business in Thailand as the industry has grown rapidly over the past three years, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Ministry seeks to amend EEC land zoning
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/03/2025
» The Industry Ministry is stepping up efforts to push for an amendment to the land zoning regulations in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) that are decelerating plans to develop industrial land in a bid to draw more investment to targeted industries.
Land zoning, price uptick hit investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/02/2025
» Disputes over industrial land zoning in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and a resulting price uptick could discourage foreign companies from investing in Thailand, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
Thailand aims for 3.5% GDP growth
Reuters, Published on 07/02/2025
» The government is targeting economic growth of 3.5% this year, supported by tourism, foreign investment and government stimulus, a deputy finance minister said on Friday.
Thailand lobbies for chip investments amid Trump's trade war with China
Published on 06/02/2025
» Thailand aims to have an initial draft of a strategic plan for its semiconductor sector ready in the next 90 days, keen to attract fresh investment amid US President Donald Trump's renewed trade war with China.
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.
2025: Year of uncertainties and risks
Oped, Kirida Bhaopichitr, Published on 15/01/2025
» The Year of the Snake will be a challenging one for most countries as it will be filled with uncertainties and risks as geopolitical tensions intensify and deglobalisation accelerates. With President Donald Trump resuming the US presidency, the rise of trade and technology wars will disrupt trade and growth in many countries. Moreover, the geopolitical tensions in several key world hotspots may heighten the chance of wars. Nevertheless, amid the economic challenges, there are opportunities for the relocation of investments, which can be achieved if Thailand proves ready for them.