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Car exports decline by 6% in January
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/02/2026
» Thailand's car exports fell in January, dropping 6% year-on-year to 58,405 units -- the lowest level since May 2022 -- which was attributed to stricter environmental regulations and currency fluctuations, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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.
Changan ramps up battery EV production in Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/01/2026
» Chinese electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile is gearing up to launch the second phase of its battery electric vehicle (BEV) production in Thailand in the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing its ambitions in one of Southeast Asia's fastest‑growing EV markets.
Prices of BEVs set to rise next year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/12/2025
» The prices of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Thailand are expected to rise by an average of 200,000 baht next year, following the expiration of the government's EV3.0 incentive scheme, a move that could dampen domestic demand for BEVs, which has grown steadily over recent years, warns the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).
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.
Border row a double blow for businesses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Thai-Cambodian territorial conflict has curtailed border trade and raised worries over the future of Thai businesses in the neighbouring country, as well as Cambodian workers in Thailand.
Car production suffers sharp downturn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Thai automotive industry has remained sluggish so far in 2025 as total car production fell by 5.73% year-on-year during the first seven months, affecting employment among car manufacturing plants, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Amata VN awaits approval for new industrial land
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/08/2025
» SET-listed Amata VN, an industrial estate developer in Vietnam, expects the Vietnamese government to approve the development of 3,100 rai of new industrial land in October, paving the way for further growth of its business there.
Improving auto sector drives manufacturing rise
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/05/2025
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) rose by 2.1% year-on-year to 92.3 points in April, driven mainly by the improving automotive industry, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Thai auto output to dip below 1.4m
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/04/2025
» Thailand's total car manufacturing this year is likely to fall short of the industry's initial target of 1.5 million units due to the impact of Washington's tariff policy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).