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Commercial EVs picked to propel Thai boom
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» Thailand's battery electric vehicle (BEV) market is expected to gain significant momentum this year, with sales projected to surpass 120,000 units partially due to soaring oil prices, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).
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.
BoI approves B2.3bn heat-assisted storage project for WD unit
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved a 2.3-billion-baht research and development project on heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology for Western Digital's Thai unit, Western Digital Storage Technology (Thailand) Co (WD), with the aim of achieving hard disk drive capacities exceeding 100 terabytes (TB) by 2029.
Industrial confidence falls in December
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 88.2 in December, from 89.1 points the previous month, due to growing concerns over the impact of a general election and a plunge in border trade with Cambodia and Myanmar, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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.
Industrial confidence rises slightly
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/12/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) climbed to 89.1 points in November, up from 87.3, though entrepreneurs remain cautious amid a strong baht, severe flooding in the South and escalating border tensions with Cambodia, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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.
Floods, slow recovery add to woes of car industry
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/11/2025
» Thailand's automotive industry faces mounting challenges as severe floods in the South threaten to disrupt domestic car sales and delay economic recovery during the remainder of this year, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thai exports on course for double-digit growth this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2025
» The improving global economy is expected to boost Thai exports by 9.5-10% this year, higher than previously estimated, but Thailand will not gain significantly from the growth, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Car sales expected to top last year's level
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/10/2025
» Domestic car sales are expected to increase this year to 600,000 vehicles despite a sluggish auto industry, as electric vehicles (EVs) dominate total sales and sales of oil-fuelled cars continue to decline, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).