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Rocky year eyed for auto parts makers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thai auto parts makers could face a rough 2026 as Mexico, a key car assembler, now imposes tariffs on goods, including car components, from countries without free trade agreements (FTAs).
US rare earth deal strains China ties
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/12/2025
» Thailand's surprise signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US on rare earth minerals cooperation in October threatens to affect its efforts to maintain a well-calibrated balance between China and the US.
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).
Border fight shifts focus to machines
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/08/2025
» The sharp decrease in Cambodian workers in Thailand is prompting local manufacturers to speed up plans to replace human labourers with machinery, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thai manufacturers poised to take massive hit from US levy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/07/2025
» The proposed 36% tariff on US imports of Thai products could pile pressure on the manufacturing sector, with workers likely to bear the brunt, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Steel manufacturers merge to survive
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/05/2025
» Two local steel manufacturers -- Thai Coated Steel Sheet Ltd (TCS) and Thai Cold Rolled Steel Sheet Plc (TCRSS) -- have decided to merge to survive the undulations of the steel market given major economic uncertainties as a result of Washington's trade policy.
Inoue Rubber eyes 5% revenue uptick
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/05/2025
» SET-listed rubber auto parts manufacturer Inoue Rubber Thailand expects revenue to increase by 5% this year, driven by demand for premium motorcycle tyres during a 90-day pause in Washington's reciprocal tariffs.
Tax changes to cushion blow of US tariffs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) expects to decide next week on a plan to offer new tax incentives to help investors cope with the impact of US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff policy.
Businesses urged to find new export markets
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/05/2025
» Thai entrepreneurs should start seeking new export markets as US President Donald Trump's tariff policy scheduled to take effect in July could increase trade risks, says Vikrom Kromadit, chairman and acting chief executive of industrial estate developer Amata Corporation Plc.
SCG targets low-carbon cement with B1bn funding
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/05/2025
» SCG Cement and Green Solution, a unit of Siam Cement Group, is continuing to develop low-carbon cement, allocating an additional budget of 1 billion baht amid economic challenges that will slow domestic cement consumption.