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Eastern Economic Corridor counts on U-Tapao, Aerotropolis progress
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is expected to attract a fresh wave of investment this year, following renewed progress in the long-delayed U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aerotropolis development project, according to the EEC Office.
Regulation to curb usage of mercury
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/08/2025
» Construction of new mercury plants will not be allowed and the use of mercury in industrial processes will be limited in an effort to better protect the environment and human health, says the Industry Ministry.
Dim prospects for SMEs in second half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/06/2025
» Business prospects for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are likely to remain very limited in the second half, attributed to domestic and global economic challenges, notably the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict, says the Federation of Thai SMEs.
Auto sales rut in Thailand to drag on for years
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/12/2024
» Sluggish car sales are expected to plague the Thai automotive industry for at least another 1-2 years, with total domestic sales projected to plunge to 560,000 units in 2024, according to Hyundai Mobility Thailand, a subsidiary of South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group.
Soft loan scheme to aid SMEs, startups
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/07/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has teamed up with Government Savings Bank (GSB) to launch a new soft loan programme to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups better deal with their financial costs.
Skills-based compensation mooted
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/07/2023
» Pledges to hike the daily minimum wage made by major political parties during their election campaigns raised the hopes of blue-collar workers, but sparked grave concerns among businesses.
EV sector may face new chip shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/07/2023
» Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers may encounter another chip shortage following China's recent decision to restrict the export of two metals as a result of the US-China trade dispute, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI upbeat on motorcycle production
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/06/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is maintaining its projection for motorcycle production this year at 2.1 million units, thanks to higher demand driven by the tourism recovery.
Sales of commercial cars, pickups slump
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/06/2023
» Domestic sales of commercial cars and pickups slowed in May based on a variety of factors, ranging from stricter lending standards and weak purchasing power to political uncertainty, says Toyota Motor Thailand.
Officials offer bleak view on latex medical gloves
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/06/2023
» Manufacturers of medical gloves made from rubber latex can expect a continued decline in exports this year, following the easing of Covid-19 infections and a ban on gloves made from natural rubber by some countries, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).