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Parties told to put economy before political bargaining
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has called on political parties to prioritise economic expertise over political bargaining as they scramble to form a new government following the general election.
Nex Point promotes green fleet options to firms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/12/2025
» Commercial electric vehicle maker Nex Point Plc, a subsidiary of renewable energy giant Energy Absolute (EA) Plc, is accelerating its push into Thailand's fleet market with plans to sell 2,500 EVs next year, underscoring the company's ambition to position itself as a key player in the region's commercial EV sector.
Industrial estates eager to improve supply chain
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/09/2025
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is planning to improve and add value to Thai supply chains to strengthen the manufacturing sector.
WHA shrugs off impact of US tariffs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/07/2025
» While the US's controversial reciprocal tariffs are causing some delays to international investment, Thailand is not expected to face a serious impact, according to WHA Corp, a Thai developer of industrial estates and built-to-suit logistics facilities.
Car slump in August causes panic
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/09/2024
» The sluggish automotive industry is causing concern as car manufacturing, domestic sales and exports all fell in August, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
MPI declines for 17th month in a row
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/03/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) dipped for a 17th consecutive month in February, falling by 2.8% year-on-year to 99.2 points, as a result of lower manufacturing in key areas like the automotive industry, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Chinese EV producer to set up Thai plant
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/09/2023
» Omoda & Jaecoo International Co, a subsidiary of China's state-owned automobile manufacturer Chery International, plans to apply for Board of Investment (BoI) privileges to set up an electric vehicle (EV) production base in Thailand.
Sentiment declines again last month
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/06/2023
» Delays in establishing a new coalition government were partly blamed for a drop in the Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) for a second consecutive month, with the May reading at 92.5 points, down from 95 in April.
Builder of high-speed railway to get more land
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/05/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand will provide additional land to the builder of the high-speed rail system linking three airports by October, in a bid to speed up construction of this key transport infrastructure in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Car producers still optimistic for 2022
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2022
» Tourism was not the only industry relieved when Thailand reopened its borders to foreigners on Nov 1 last year, with automakers also applauding the move to welcome back international visitors.