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Assessing Vietnam's economic powerhouse
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2026
» It was welcome news when the Board of Investment (BoI) announced a sharp rise in investment applications in 2025.
Gamut of challenges await BoT governor
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/07/2025
» The new governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will immediately face challenges as business leaders want him to push for measures to reduce loan interest rates and relax lending criteria among state and privately-run banks as well as avoid a surge in the value of the baht.
Lamborghini eyes middle-aged women
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/06/2025
» Automobili Lamborghini, an Italian manufacturer of luxury sports cars, wants to sell more cars to Thai women in their 40s, but is delaying a plan to debut its electric super cars until 2029.
Nakornthon Hospital IPO to raise B1.1bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/11/2024
» Nakornthon Hospital is preparing to raise 1.1 billion baht via an initial public offering scheme to expand its healthcare business and improve services for elderly patients, whose numbers are increasing.
Auto parts makers eye new markets
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/10/2024
» Thai auto parts manufacturers for internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered vehicles may need to look for new markets overseas as the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) threatens to disrupt their business, says Tru Automotive Co, a supplier of auto parts under the TRW brand.
Farm machine market set to grow by 2%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/09/2024
» The value of Thailand's agricultural machine market is expected to grow by 1-2% year-on-year to 70 billion baht in 2024 despite high levels of household debt and the sagging economy, says farm truck maker Siam Kubota Corporation.
FTI urges auto parts producers to diversify
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/06/2024
» Local auto parts manufacturers are being urged to adapt to the technological disruption caused by electric vehicles (EVs) and transition to the production of medical devices, which are expected to have a promising business future, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Emphasis on medical outlays in EEC
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2024
» Thailand and the US are working to drive investment in medical and healthcare businesses in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in an effort to promote targeted industries and support healthcare services for ageing and young people.
Thai retirement age could be increased
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/09/2023
» The increasing elderly population in Thailand is prompting a serious discussion on raising the retirement age beyond 55 to accommodate an "aged society" and deal with an ongoing labour shortage in the country, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industry federation calls for greater business cooperation with Beijing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/06/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) wants to increase Chinese investment in Thailand, especially in the electric vehicle (EV), food and healthcare segments, by advocating more business cooperation with Beijing.