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Rare earths deal ‘could strain Thai-China ties’
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/10/2025
» An agreement with the United States on the joint development of a rare earth minerals supply chain could put Thailand at risk of straining its diplomatic ties with China, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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.
EV battery recycling set to see sustained growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/08/2025
» Electric vehicle battery recycling could be a promising business, though the EV industry is facing challenges caused by the impact of the US trade policy and an economic slowdown, says management consultancy firm Arthur D Little (ADL).
Ministry seeks lithium in Phangnga
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/01/2024
» The Industry Ministry is interested in further exploration of lithium in Phangnga's Takua Thung district to serve the growing electric vehicle industry after an initial survey found some areas are likely to have this element, which can be used to make lithium-ion batteries for EVs.
Chinese firm eyes Thai factory
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/10/2023
» Chinese construction machinery manufacturer LiuGong Machinery plans to build three new factories and three machine assembly facilities in Asia-Pacific, with Thailand among the potential countries to serve its business expansion.
Project aims to ease farmers' fertiliser woes
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/06/2022
» The Institute for Agro-Based Industries, a unit under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), has joined hands with Kasetsart University to develop organic fertilisers, with the aim of helping farmers bearing the higher cost of imported chemical fertilisers.
Rock salt, potash battery to power electric vehicles
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/11/2021
» A lithium-ion battery made partly of potash and rock salt has been developed through cooperation between the Industry Ministry and Khon Kaen University in a move designed to pave the way for electric vehicle (EV) battery production.
Banpu retains focus on new investments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/08/2021
» SET-listed Banpu Plc, a non-oil energy conglomerate, will continue to focus on new investments under its greener and smarter strategy to drive business expansion.
Firms eye jabs as national agenda
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/02/2021
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) suggests the government make Covid-19 vaccination a national agenda, with the tourism sector the first to receive vaccines as soon as July.
Budget funds requested for Akara case
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/09/2020
» The Industry Ministry says Thailand needs a budget to finance its legal fight with an Australian gold mining company after a House committee vetting the budget bill in fiscal 2021 slashed its 111-million-baht request.