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Conflict clouds outlook for Thai vehicle exports
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 09/03/2026
» The auto industry could record sluggish car exports this year following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, which also raises inflation concerns if the conflict is prolonged, says Surapong Paisitpatanapong, vice-chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries and spokesman for its Automotive Industry Club.
New eco-friendly fuel shows promise
News, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 27/10/2025
» Shuttle buses carrying people to Yumeshima Island in Japan to join the Expo 2025 provided their last services on Oct 13, but their potential as new energy-powered vehicles is just beginning to gain momentum.
Ratch eyes new 'inertia' power sales opportunity in Australia
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 14/10/2025
» An obstacle for renewable power and ageing fossil fuel-fired power plants is presenting a new revenue channel for power companies, with SET-listed power producer Ratch Group driving growth by selling "inertia" to a customer in Australia.
Adding a splash of fun to the recycling theme
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 31/01/2024
» A limited quantity of waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles has been hindering the recycling business of Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL), but the chemical manufacturer has risen to the challenge by adding a splash of fun to its solutions.
IVL eyes use of recycled plastic in clothes
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 25/11/2023
» Chemical manufacturer Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL) is working with circular fashion experts to help designers commercialise clothes made of recycled PET bottles that would otherwise only end up being shown on catwalks.
GSB shuns fossil fuel power businesses
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 06/09/2023
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) plans to phase out lending money to fossil fuel power generation businesses, with no new loans to be granted to coal-fired power plants from this year.
Small player EV Primus preps electric car supermarket
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 25/10/2022
» EV Primus Co, the distributor of China's second-largest automaker DFSK (Dongfeng), is planning to set up an "EV supermarket" for motorists with varied lifestyles as it strives to compete in the electric vehicle market.
FTI highlights switch to battery-powered motorcycles
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 19/09/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects hybrid electric motorcycles to become less popular among Thai riders after the number of newly registered bikes in this category fell by 80% year-on-year the first seven months this year.
FTI foresees opportunities in Saudi Arabian mega-city
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 14/09/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) sees a new business opportunity for Thai companies under the newly-forged Thai-Saudi trade cooperation that could lead them to earn revenue in Riyadh's ambitious plan to build the US$500-billion mega-city of Neom.
BYD set to pursue state EV incentives
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 10/09/2022
» BYD is expected to be the latest Chinese automaker to take up the government's electric vehicle (EV) incentives when its sole distributor Rever Automotive Co signs an agreement with the Excise Department later this month for a tax reduction and subsidy that make the firm's "new energy vehicles" more affordable for Thai buyers.