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Thai industry urged to embrace restructuring
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/02/2026
» Thailand's industrial economy is under a cloud of uncertainty in the first quarter of 2026.
Parties told to put economy before political bargaining
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has called on political parties to prioritise economic expertise over political bargaining as they scramble to form a new government following the general election.
‘Recession’ a concern, says Thai business group
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand’s economy is bracing for its weakest expansion in 30 years, with GDP growth projected at less than 2% in 2026, attributed to sluggish exports, high household debt and declining competitiveness in global markets, warns the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Mazda to sink B5bn into new mild hybrid EV project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/12/2025
» Mazda Motor Corporation is preparing to spend 5 billion baht early next year on building a new mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) production base in Thailand, marking a major step in the country’s transition toward electric mobility, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Bid to accelerate work on key EEC facilities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/02/2025
» Authorities are speeding up the development of the much-delayed U-tapao airport and Eastern Aviation City in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with construction set to start between April and May this year.
Revival predicted for production in 2025
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/11/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) is expected to grow by 1.5-2.5% next year, recovering from an estimated contraction of 1.6% in 2024 as a result of weak consumer purchasing power and a high level of household debt, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Production index projected to decline 1% in 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/09/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) is likely to contract by 1% this year, given the declines recorded during the first eight months of the year, caused by a raft of economic problems and the impact of severe floods, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Roadshow tantalises more South Korean corporations
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/08/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) continued to encourage more South Korean companies, including vaccine maker SK Bioscience, to expand their businesses into Thailand during its latest roadshow in Seoul.
Saudi event leads to 100 partnerships
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/07/2024
» The latest investment roadshow in Saudi Arabia has led to new opportunities as up to 100 pairs of Thai and Saudi entrepreneurs agreed to forge business partnerships, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Premium cars cannot avoid plunge in sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/06/2024
» The decline in domestic car sales is having a broad impact on the automotive industry, even dampening the premium car segment, which typically resists downturns in consumer spending, according to Mercedes-Benz (Thailand).