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Plastic packaging at risk as war hits crucial raw material supplies
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/03/2026
» Packaging may be the next industry to bear the brunt of petrochemical supply disruptions if the Israel-US war on Iran does not abate, says Veera Kwanloetchit, a director of the Public Private Partnership for Sustainable Plastic and Waste Management.
Thai Honda debuts local electric motorcycle model
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2026
» Thai Honda, a leading manufacturer and distributor of motorcycles and multipurpose engines, has unveiled its first electric motorcycle in Thailand, marking a major step in the company's strategy and positioning the country as a key export hub.
Homa Appliances receives BoI approval for 2 factories
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/10/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has granted approval to Homa Appliances (Thailand) Co, a unit of China's leading refrigerator exporter, to set up two manufacturing facilities in Thailand.
Thai luxury car sales fell 25% in 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/01/2025
» Domestic sales of luxury cars in Thailand were estimated at 30,000 in 2024, down 25% from 40,000 the year before, as prospective buyers have been unable to avoid the impact of the sluggish economy, says Wearnes Automotive Thailand, the importer of Lotus Cars, the British premium sports car maker.
Business leaders and central bank to discuss economy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2024
» Business leaders are scheduled to meet with the Bank of Thailand governor on Nov 14 to discuss new financial measures to help the sluggish economy, which may face more challenges following the US presidential election.
Skills-based compensation mooted
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/07/2023
» Pledges to hike the daily minimum wage made by major political parties during their election campaigns raised the hopes of blue-collar workers, but sparked grave concerns among businesses.
Sugar retail prices likely to increase as costs rise
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/01/2023
» The retail prices of sugar may be adjusted following an increase in the ex-factory price by 1.75 baht a kilogramme as production costs surge.
Board allays unease over sugar supply
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/05/2022
» Thai officials are working to ensure adequate sugar supply in the country amid concern over huge projected exports as global prices surge.
Luxury car market tabbed for double-digit growth in 2021
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/12/2021
» The luxury car market in Thailand is expected to keep expanding with double-digit growth this year, despite the impact of lockdown measures implemented to contain the spread of Covid-19.
More vaccines needed for sugar sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/08/2021
» Operators of 57 sugar mills are struggling to procure Covid-19 vaccines for 800,000 workers and sugar cane farmers as the virus has hit some factories and threatens to severely affect this labour-intensive industry.