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Mideast conflict dents chip manufacturing
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/03/2026
» The United States and Israeli military operations against Iran are disrupting global supply chains, hitting semiconductor manufacturing hard and reverberating through chip‑dependent industries, particularly the automotive sector, which is watching developments closely.
Chinese firms prep B90bn outlay in Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/11/2024
» Chinese entrepreneurs are expected to make new investments worth 90 billion baht as they are increasingly concerned about the impact of the incoming US president's plan to impose high tariffs on Chinese exports, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Chon Buri estate to serve S-curve sectors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/10/2024
» A new 2.2-billion-baht industrial complex, Pinthong Industrial Estate 7, will be developed in Chon Buri to serve manufacturers in S-curve industries, especially foreign companies relocating their production facilities as a result of geopolitical conflicts, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
BOI targets computer chip investments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/06/2024
» The Board of Investment (BOI) is planning to increase investments in computer chips to support the rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Thailand, moving in tandem with the state's plan to set up a national semiconductor board.
Producers keep motorcycle target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is maintaining its target for motorcycle production at 2.1 million units this year, though manufacturing in September fell by almost 20% year-on-year as banks tightened loan criteria.
SCGP looks to mergers and partnership
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/10/2023
» SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP) continues to fuel its growth through merger and partnership (M&P) deals, aiming to clinch 1-2 more deals with foreign companies in the fourth quarter this year after securing an agreement to produce eucalyptus-derived plastic.
FTI sees car exports reaching 1.05m goal
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/02/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects the semiconductor shortage to ease and for pickup sales to help Thailand's automotive production for export to reach a target of 1.05 million units this year.
Chip shortage sparks 5-10% price hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/01/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects car prices to rise by 5-10% in 2023, mainly because of the prolonged impact of the global semiconductor shortage.
September car exports up amid rise in chip supply
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/10/2022
» More semiconductors are being supplied to the global auto industry, following a decline in demand for chips from the electronics sector, while car exports from Thailand reached their highest level so far this year in September, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI sees opportunity in strait spat
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/08/2022
» Thailand should take advantage of the China-Taiwan tensions by inviting companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to invest here as Taiwanese semiconductor and electronics companies are expected to relocate their production facilities overseas, says the Federation of Thai Industry (FTI).