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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.
Thai industrial estate authority seeks Japanese expertise
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/09/2025
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is strengthening cooperation with Japanese authorities and entrepreneurs to better promote growth of targeted industries amid the country's shift to clean energy.
Industry sees options to BoT spat
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/05/2024
» The government should seek more acceptable options to resolve its dispute with the Bank of Thailand over policy rates rather than attempt to curb the regulator's power, which is a contentious tactic, says Montri Mahaplerkpong, vice-chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries.
FTI wary of conflict's impact on border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2024
» Recent armed conflict in Myanmar is causing concern over a possible further decline in border trade near Tak's Mae Sot district and a spike in illegal workers from Myanmar in Thailand, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Chinese investors express interest in EV projects
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/05/2022
» More Chinese investors are interested in carrying out electric vehicle (EV) projects in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with next-generation car development among the targeted S-curve industries in the EEC.
FTI urges swifter state action on labour amid shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/03/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is demanding a greater effort to deal with the severe shortage of 700,000 workers, even as the government is working to bring in migrant workers from neighbouring countries.
Industry titans want clarity on CPTPP
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/10/2021
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling for a chat with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thailand's much-delayed decision to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) after China, Taiwan and Britain divulged their eagerness to take part in this free-trade pact.
Trio push BCG projects
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/09/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is working with state officials and university scholars to pilot bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic development projects in five industries to make BCG-based industries represent 24% of GDP, or 4.4 trillion baht, in six years.
Economic titans urge passport idea
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/03/2021
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) urges the government to speed up its decision on adopting a Covid-19 vaccine passport scheme to increase tourist arrivals, despite uncertainty over the effectiveness of such schemes.
New tax to promote EVs on the cards
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/12/2020
» The government and car companies are scheduled to meet next month to discuss a proposal to impose a higher excise tax on oil-powered vehicles as part of efforts to promote electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce air pollution.