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Manufacturers brace for tough 2026
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/01/2026
» Thailand's manufacturing sector is bracing for a difficult start to 2026, as political uncertainty, sluggish domestic demand and structural challenges continue to weigh on the economy.
Japanese firms pledge to maintain pickup capacity
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/12/2025
» Japanese automakers Isuzu and Toyota have vowed to maintain pickup manufacturing capacity in Thailand and continue purchasing auto parts, despite a sharp decline in domestic sales, aiming to shield parts suppliers from financial strain.
Call for more help for flooding victims
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/12/2025
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) has called on the government to introduce additional measures to restore businesses and households in flood-hit southern provinces, warning that existing financial relief alone will not be sufficient.
Thai exports on course for double-digit growth this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2025
» The improving global economy is expected to boost Thai exports by 9.5-10% this year, higher than previously estimated, but Thailand will not gain significantly from the growth, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Yamaha Motor seeks to weave emotion into mobility
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/11/2025
» Global goals set for carbon neutrality and environmental sustainability are causing technological changes in mobility, with Yamaha Motor stepping up efforts to develop new products in line with the trend.
Board of Investment launches FastPass to expedite approvals
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/10/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has launched the "Thailand FastPass" to speed up processing approvals of multi-billion-baht investment projects, aiming to support the government's "Quick Big Win" policy.
September sees rise in industry sentiment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/10/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) rose for the first time in seven months to 87.8 points in September, thanks to the speedy establishment of the new government and promising policies to deal with economic woes, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Car production set to hit 2025 forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has maintained its car manufacturing target for 2025 amid fresh hopes for improving consumer purchasing power and a better economy based on the new government's policies.
Thais on course to buy 100,000 battery electric vehicles in 2025
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/08/2025
» Domestic sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) should reach 100,000 units this year, with Japanese automakers likely to produce BEVs to compete with Chinese rivals, says MG Sales (Thailand).
BoI prepares chip strategy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) is preparing to propose a new strategy enabling Thailand to evolve beyond producing advanced electronics.