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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.
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.
Vietnam building boom a boon for BMP
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/11/2025
» The growing plastic pipes and fittings industry in Vietnam is providing strong momentum for Binh Minh Plastics Joint Stock Co (BMP), a subsidiary of Siam Cement Group (SCG), which is positioning itself to meet rising demand by expanding high value-added and environmentally friendly products in the domestic market.
Manufacturers' confidence dips to 87.7 points in August
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 87.7 points in August amid a stagnant economy, a strengthening baht and the impact of severe flooding in the North, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
THG set to spend B1-1.5bn on three cancer centres
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/05/2024
» Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG) plans to spend 1-1.5 billion baht building three cancer centres in Thailand, continuing the trend of specialist hospitals, while growing its hospital and healthcare businesses in Myanmar and Vietnam.
THG set to expand Myanmar investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2024
» Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG) plans to expand its hospital business in Myanmar following an increase in patients seeking medical treatment.
Call for Ayutthaya logistics hub
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is asking the government to consider making Ayutthaya a new logistics hub to serve growing investment, following the construction of the Chinese-Thai high-speed rail system.
Water worries
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/10/2023
» After flooding in many provinces last month, the Thai economy and its crucial export sector face another threat as the weather becomes more arid -- drought.
Drought limits electricity imports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/08/2023
» The renewable power supply in Thailand could be affected by drought as the country imports electricity generated by hydropower from Laos, which has reduced water volume in its rivers, says the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat).
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.