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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.
Is the EV sector losing its drive?
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/04/2025
» Whether the number of locally made electric vehicles (EVs) increases year-on-year remains murky as domestic car sales have slumped since the start of the year.
Self-doubt obstructs high-level career advancement
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/03/2024
» One key challenge people face when advancing their careers is the growth-hindering “invisible ceiling” they build for themselves, says Narumon Chivangkur, country officer and banking head at Citi Thailand.
FTI poll says lockdown ineffective
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/09/2021
» Harsh lockdown measures imposed last month were viewed as having limited power to contain the spread of Covid-19 due mainly to ineffective law enforcement, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)'s CEO survey.
Roadmap sees Asean EV hub by 2025
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/03/2020
» The government has announced plans to transform the country into the electric vehicle and motorcycle hub of Asean within five years via state measures to boost demand, though some critics continue to doubt Thailand’s ability to create a full-fledged EV ecosystem.
Worker shortage casts doubt on rail projects
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/09/2019
» Thailand's rail sector is facing a skilled-labour shortfall of about 100,000 workers, with a likely impact on construction of new rail systems, says the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP).
Production moves away from plastic
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/09/2019
» Thailand's packaging and printing industries are shifting to produce bio-flexible packaging products in line with the government's policy to ban plastic packaging in the future, says the Thai Packaging Association.