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BUSINESS

Parties told to put economy before political bargaining

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2026

» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has called on political parties to prioritise economic expertise over political bargaining as they scramble to form a new government following the general election.

BUSINESS

Survey shows Japanese companies optimistic

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/02/2026

» Undeterred by business challenges, Japanese companies are determined to continue investing in Thailand, with 23% of 520 companies surveyed vowing to expand operations as they expect the economy to improve in the first half of 2026, according to the Board of Investment (BoI).

BUSINESS

GWM says farewell to Ora Good Cat

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/02/2026

» Chinese automaker GWM (Thailand) has announced it will discontinue sales of the Ora Good Cat, its flagship battery electric vehicle (BEV) launched in October 2021, as the company prepares to introduce new models in the Ora family.

BUSINESS

SCGD invests B599mn in Vietnam plant

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/01/2026

» SCG Décor Plc (SCGD), a seller of decorative surfaces and bathroom products, is set to invest 599 million baht to expand production of glazed porcelain tiles at its factory in Vietnam, aiming to capture rising global demand despite Thailand's sluggish economy.

BUSINESS

Survey: Thai firms concerned about graft

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/01/2026

» Most Thai businesses are deeply worried about corruption, with a new survey revealing 97% of companies believe graft has become a critical threat to the country's economy and requires urgent solutions, according to the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).

BUSINESS

Assessing Vietnam's economic powerhouse

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2026

» It was welcome news when the Board of Investment (BoI) announced a sharp rise in investment applications in 2025.

BUSINESS

Cane farmers win support

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/01/2026

» The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) has announced measures to support sugar cane farmers affected by the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia that have disrupted farming activities in five provinces.

BUSINESS

Manufacturers brace for tough 2026

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/01/2026

» Thailand's manufacturing sector is bracing for a difficult start to 2026, as political uncertainty, sluggish domestic demand and structural challenges continue to weigh on the economy.

PROPERTY

Industrial land sales miss target as investors run scared

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/12/2025

» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has missed its land sales target for fiscal 2025, underscoring the impact of global trade tensions and domestic political uncertainty on investor confidence.

BUSINESS

Car exports decline 12%

Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/12/2025

» Thailand's car exports dropped 12% year-on-year between January and November to 78,692 units, as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles lost ground in overseas markets amid growing competition, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).