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Applications to Board of Investment hit B1.87tn in 2025
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/01/2026
» Investment applications submitted to the Board of Investment (BOI) in 2025 soared to 1.87 trillion baht across 3,370 projects, marking a substantial 67% increase in value and an 11% increase in the number of projects compared to 2024.
Index dips to lowest level since October 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/05/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 89.9 points in April, the lowest level since October 2024, due to a raft of factors ranging from US President Donald Trump's tariff policy to the Songkran holiday, said the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Board calm over Chinese ban on Thai syrup
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/01/2025
» Industry officials believe Beijing's ongoing ban on syrup exports from Thailand for food safety reasons will not affect sugar manufacturers in the country, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
Korean EV makers meet BoI to discuss opportunities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/08/2023
» A group of electric vehicle (EV) businesses from South Korea and the mayor of Yeonggwang-gun, Korea's leading e-mobility city, recently met with the Thai Board of Investment (BoI) to seek EV investment opportunities here.
Efforts to help parts producers evolve
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/05/2023
» The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) plans to equip Thai auto parts producers with electric vehicle (EV) technology know-how as part of measures to help them better compete with Chinese firms that are expanding their EV-related businesses in Thailand.
SCG profits plunge 41%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/07/2022
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, saw its profits plunge by 41% year-on-year to 18.7 billion baht in the first half of 2022, mainly due to the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Prices set to see rise after 2 months
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/02/2022
» Manufacturers can fix their product prices without adjustment for another 1-2 months before seeing them rise and remain high for at least three months as a result of higher energy prices, according to the latest survey by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Surat Thani oil palm city proposal headed to cabinet
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/08/2018
» The Industry Ministry will seek cabinet approval on Tuesday for the oil palm city project in Surat Thani province to support local farmers in the South and boost competitiveness in related industries.