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Drastic plastic
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/12/2025
» In the global fight against climate change, plastics have emerged as both a symbol of modern convenience and an environmental challenge.
Online presence a boon for used car market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/08/2025
» While the domestic car market remains wobbly, used car sales in certain segments are expected to recover, driven by stronger demand.
Slowdown seen hitting hospitals in second half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/06/2025
» The hospital business in Thailand looks set to bear the brunt of the sluggish economy in the second half of this year, fuelled by global economic uncertainties, says Bangkok Hospital, a private hospital under Bangkok Dusit Medical Services.
PTT mulls tie-ups with Japanese firms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2025
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc aims to cooperate with two Japanese companies on an initiative to cut carbon dioxide emissions and develop bio-based feedstocks for the petrochemical business.
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.
Toyota to make electric pickups in Thailand
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/03/2024
» The Japanese automaker Toyota wants to benefit from the rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Thailand by manufacturing electric pickup trucks in the country, a move viewed by an industry observer as a fresh effort to revamp its development of zero-emission cars.
Board of Investment predicts uptick in investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/02/2024
» The Board of Investment (BOI) expects Thailand's investment value in 2024 to exceed the 848 billion baht the country posted last year, thanks to new outlays in electric vehicle (EV), upstream electronics and digital technology industries.
KCar predicts sluggish market this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/01/2024
» Krungthai Car Rent & Lease Plc (KCar) expects the second-hand car and car rental markets to slow as loans remain difficult to obtain from financial institutions.
EV seizures set to increase
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/01/2024
» Concerns over non-performing loans (NPLs) in the automotive industry have expanded to the electric vehicle (EV) segment as some buyers may not be able to pay instalments for their EV, amid a rapid sales increase.
Panel to mull outlook for Thai GDP and shipments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/01/2024
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to discuss its outlook for Thai GDP and exports in 2024.