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Thai industry urged to embrace restructuring
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/02/2026
» Thailand's industrial economy is under a cloud of uncertainty in the first quarter of 2026.
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).
Motorcycle production and sales set to slow in 2nd half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/07/2025
» More motorcycle production and sales in Thailand during the first five months of 2025 do not guarantee bright business prospects as the industry looks likely to slow in the second half, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
SCG unit ups presence in Vietnam
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/05/2024
» SCGJWD Logistics (SJWD), a unit of Siam Cement Group (SCG), has acquired International Vietnam Co for 193 million baht to further grow its business in Vietnam amid bright prospects for the logistics industry in Southeast Asia.
GWM to make 8 EV models locally
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/09/2023
» Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) plans to start making eight electric vehicle (EV) models at its factory in Rayong in the first quarter of next year to serve soaring EV demand, which is expected drive total EV sales in Thailand to 100,000 cars in 2024.
THG invests in Vietnam clinic
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/06/2023
» Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG) has co-invested in the construction of a 170-million-baht wellness clinic to serve wealthy customers in Vietnam, cooperating with Vietnam-based property developer IFF Holdings and Mithmitree Clinic.
Industry federation calls for greater business cooperation with Beijing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/06/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) wants to increase Chinese investment in Thailand, especially in the electric vehicle (EV), food and healthcare segments, by advocating more business cooperation with Beijing.
MPI rises 6.6% in January to reach 10-month high
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/03/2023
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) increased by 6.6% from December last year to reach 99.8 points in January, the highest level in 10 months, thanks to more business activity, driven by an uptick in tourism.
Used car market set to record 15% growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2023
» The used car market in Thailand is expected to grow by 15% this year, driven by the prolonged shortage of semiconductors required to manufacture new cars, says the Association of Used Car.
Manufacturing to thrive despite threats
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2022
» Thailand's manufacturing sector is expected to keep growing next year following the easing of Covid-19 infections, but economic challenges caused by high inflation and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war could cause a bumpy ride, according to analysts.