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FTI eyes 1.5m auto units as domestic demand increases
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/01/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has announced a vehicle manufacturing target of 1.5 million units for 2026, a modest increase from 1.45 million units last year, driven by expectations of stronger domestic demand and growing production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Assessing Vietnam's economic powerhouse
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2026
» It was welcome news when the Board of Investment (BoI) announced a sharp rise in investment applications in 2025.
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.
Araya Land bullish following strong sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/04/2025
» Araya Land Development is predicting a positive business outlook following its entry into the industrial estate business and the subsequent sale of half of its industrial land to foreign investors.
Thai auto industry employment declining
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/11/2024
» Employment in Thailand’s automotive and auto parts industries as well as car financing services is declining as domestic car sales have been sluggish for months, with the latest job cuts by Nissan Motor adding to the misery.
EEC green light for new medical centre
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/11/2024
» Authorities have approved a plan to develop a medical and health centre in Rayong's Pluak Daeng district to support the government's goal of growing investment in S-curve industries in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Unemployment hits 9-month high
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/08/2024
» The unemployment rate in Thailand has reached a nine-month high of about 2% of registered workers, as the country struggles to deal with slow economic growth and more factory shutdowns, according to the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Siam Cement sees lower revenue growth in 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/07/2024
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement producer and industrial conglomerate, has decided to revise down its revenue growth target to 10% this year, down from 20% due to a raft of factors, including the domestic economic slowdown and sluggish sales in the petrochemical industry.
Auto sector faces bumpy sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2024
» The automotive industry is expected to have unequal sales growth this year, driven by motorists' changing lifestyles and choices by lenders.
Farmers demand meeting with minister
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/11/2023
» Sugar cane farmers are requesting an urgent meeting with Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai following the government's decision to regulate rising sugar prices, a move that may cause farmers to stage a fierce protest.