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Mercedes-Benz accelerates shift to EVs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/02/2026
» Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) expects the domestic electric vehicle (EV) market to gain momentum under the government's new car tax policy set to take effect in 2026, aimed at promoting cleaner energy.
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).
Cooperation project in limbo
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/01/2026
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has become the latest agency affected by the dissolution of the House, forcing a delay in a multimillion-baht project to establish a new industrial estate tailored for South Korean investors.
Drastic plastic
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/12/2025
» In the global fight against climate change, plastics have emerged as both a symbol of modern convenience and an environmental challenge.
Mazda to sink B5bn into new mild hybrid EV project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/12/2025
» Mazda Motor Corporation is preparing to spend 5 billion baht early next year on building a new mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) production base in Thailand, marking a major step in the country’s transition toward electric mobility, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
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.
Ministry seeks to attract EV battery recycling investments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/11/2025
» The Industry Ministry is calling for investment in electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling in order to deal with a surge in scrapped batteries, as well as to grow the EV battery production and supply chain.
Number of migrant workers climbs 23%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/10/2025
» The number of migrant workers in Thailand is rising, as the border dispute with Cambodia has resulted in more labourers from other countries seeking employment here, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Board of Investment launches FastPass to expedite approvals
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/10/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has launched the "Thailand FastPass" to speed up processing approvals of multi-billion-baht investment projects, aiming to support the government's "Quick Big Win" policy.
Industry supremo to curb cheap goods
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/09/2025
» New Industry Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana says he will "race against time" to launch new measures to support state efforts to protect the Thai manufacturing sector against the influx of low-cost imports from China.