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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.
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.
Car sales expected to top last year's level
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/10/2025
» Domestic car sales are expected to increase this year to 600,000 vehicles despite a sluggish auto industry, as electric vehicles (EVs) dominate total sales and sales of oil-fuelled cars continue to decline, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Online presence a boon for used car market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/08/2025
» While the domestic car market remains wobbly, used car sales in certain segments are expected to recover, driven by stronger demand.
Board of Investment sees 139% rise in applications in first half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/07/2025
» Applications for investment promotion incentives in the first half of 2025 increased by 139% year-on-year to a record 1.06 trillion baht, led by investment in the digital sector, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Carasti anticipates growth in car leasing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/06/2025
» Changes in Thai drivers' behaviour in a sluggish automotive market offer business opportunities for car subscription service provider Carasti, which is encouraging people to lease cars for short-term use as part of a daily routine.
Looming US tariffs a threat to industry
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/03/2025
» The sluggish Thai automotive industry may worsen if US President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his plan to impose tariffs on car imports, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Mercedes-Benz anticipates another gloomy sales year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/02/2025
» German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) expects another tough year for the Thai car market, caused by difficulties for consumers in accessing car loans as well as high interest rates which led to a 23% decrease in newly registered premium cars last year.
Dobot targeting SME market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/01/2025
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are poised to become a new target market for Dobot, a China-based manufacturer of collaborative robots, which is introducing robots as a way to solve labour shortages in industries.
Key industries urged to adapt
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/01/2025
» The Industry Ministry is urging manufacturers in five industries, including car manufacturing, to take more serious efforts to adapt to projected US trade policies, the influx of low-cost imports into the Thai market, and disruptive technology.