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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.
Prices of BEVs set to rise next year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/12/2025
» The prices of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Thailand are expected to rise by an average of 200,000 baht next year, following the expiration of the government's EV3.0 incentive scheme, a move that could dampen domestic demand for BEVs, which has grown steadily over recent years, warns the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).
Steelmakers decry 10 years of lost revenue
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/02/2025
» The Thai steel industry has lost more than 10 billion baht in revenue over the past 10 years, attributed mainly to an economic slowdown and the influx of cheap Chinese steel products into the Thai market, according to local steel manufacturers.
Tata joins effort against steel dumping
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/01/2025
» Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc, a unit of India's largest steelmaker, has teamed up with steel manufacturers to jointly find ways to cope with the dumping of cheap Chinese steel products in the Thai market.
Investors from Japan continue to flock to region
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/11/2024
» Investment from Japan is expected to continue to increase in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, as Japan and its partners jointly address challenges and develop cooperation, says the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
SCGP takes measures to reduce risk
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/04/2024
» SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP), a Thai operator in the fully-integrated packaging chain in Southeast Asia, is concerned about the effects of geopolitical conflicts, especially in the Middle East, on energy prices, including oil and coal.
Chinese manufacturers fuel EV market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/03/2024
» The local electric vehicle market will continue to grow rapidly, driven by more investment from Chinese EV makers in Thailand, causing manufacturers to cut prices to attract consumers, according to major car companies.
Uninspiring job outlook for 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/12/2023
» Employment in Thailand is expected to remain weak next year, with new recruitment limited to only certain industries, including tourism and food and beverages, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Imported EVs hot up market competition
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/11/2023
» Imports of electric vehicles (EVs), especially from China, are intensifying competition in the domestic car market, which could lead to a price war with cars powered by internal combustion engines (ICE).
Sugar farmers call for talks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/11/2023
» Sugar cane farmers plan to ask authorities at the Industry and Commerce ministries on Monday to clarify the cabinet's decision to allow ex-factory sugar prices to increase by only two baht a kilogramme, as the intervention is viewed as unfair by sugar manufacturers.