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Thailand positions itself for the carbon economy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/01/2026
» Climate change has shifted from being a subject of policy discussion to becoming central to the global economic system in recent years.
EVs, data centres seen driving cable growth
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/10/2025
» The electrical wire and cable industry is expected to have bright prospects this year, driven by the growth of electric vehicle (EV) and data centre businesses, says the Trade Association of Thai Cable Manufacturers (ATCM).
Small firms told to go green for finance
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/08/2025
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being encouraged to adopt more eco-friendly practices to obtain loans under a new financial assistance scheme worth 5 billion baht, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Share of global printed circuit board market set to surge
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/06/2025
» Thailand's printed circuit board (PCB) industry is expected to gain a global market share of 20-25% by 2027, driven by electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) development, though its rapid growth could be stunted by a shortage of skilled workers, according to the Thailand Printed Circuit Association.
Mixed response to solar panel bill
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/06/2025
» A new bill to promote solar panel installation is drawing mixed reactions from businesses, with the latest comment from the Thai Photovoltaic Industries Association identifying possible loopholes in the draft.
Bangchak puts SAF return on investment at 5-7 years
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/04/2025
» Energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc expects it will be 5-7 years before it generates enough revenue to recoup its investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), though some prospective customers have postponed plans to legally require aircraft operators to use this biofuel.
Sharge shrugs off EV slump with 7% growth forecast
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2025
» Sharge Management Co, a provider of charging systems for battery-powered vehicles, expects its revenue to grow by 7% this year despite a decline in new electric vehicle (EV) registrations in 2024.
Power pacts key to luring investment
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/02/2025
» Energy policymakers must speed up piloting direct power purchase agreements (PPAs), enabling power companies to directly sell renewable electricity to factories in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to improve competitiveness with neighbouring countries and lure foreign investment, says the Thai Renewable Energy Association.
Call to guard against complacency
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/01/2025
» Thailand should not face severe economic uncertainties this year, but entrepreneurs need to start adjusting their businesses based on global lifestyle and environment trends, say business leaders.
Cement producers keen on waste reuse
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/04/2024
» Saraburi, which houses Thailand's key cement plants, is expected to become a model of waste management following a fresh effort to turn waste into energy, led by the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA).