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Commercial EVs picked to propel Thai boom
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» Thailand's battery electric vehicle (BEV) market is expected to gain significant momentum this year, with sales projected to surpass 120,000 units partially due to soaring oil prices, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).
Business leaders slash Thai growth forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has lowered its Thai GDP growth forecast to a range of 1.2-1.6%, citing the ongoing energy crisis triggered by war in the Middle East. The previous projection was 1.6-2.0%.
Call for fuel tax cut as crisis mounts
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/03/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to introduce urgent measures, including a possible excise tax reduction on fuel, to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cope with escalating operating costs driven by surging global crude oil prices.
Mercedes-Benz accelerates shift to EVs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/02/2026
» Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) expects the domestic electric vehicle (EV) market to gain momentum under the government's new car tax policy set to take effect in 2026, aimed at promoting cleaner energy.
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.
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.
Riddara upbeat on battery-powered pickup outlook
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/12/2025
» Geely Riddara Thailand, the local arm of Chinese automaker Geely's electric pickup brand Riddara, expects battery-powered pickups to gain traction in the Thai market, despite economic headwinds and financing hurdles.
Ferrari offers luxury hybrid car locally
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/11/2025
» Italian automaker Ferrari has launched its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in Southeast Asia, choosing the Thai market for its debut, just as the government prepares to impose a higher rate of excise tax on cars, including luxury supercars, from 2026.
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).
National Food Institute seeks to beef up pet food exports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/11/2025
» The National Food Institute (NFI) is stepping up efforts to increase pet food exports to serve growing demand in foreign countries, especially Japan, Europe and the US.