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Mercedes-Benz accelerates shift to EVs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/02/2026
» Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) expects the domestic electric vehicle (EV) market to gain momentum under the government's new car tax policy set to take effect in 2026, aimed at promoting cleaner energy.
Car production set to hit 2025 forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has maintained its car manufacturing target for 2025 amid fresh hopes for improving consumer purchasing power and a better economy based on the new government's policies.
Border row a double blow for businesses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Thai-Cambodian territorial conflict has curtailed border trade and raised worries over the future of Thai businesses in the neighbouring country, as well as Cambodian workers in Thailand.
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.
EcoLife initiative takes great leap forward
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/05/2025
» Foreign guests staying at resorts on Koh Samui are helping to combat climate change while enjoying a fun ride on an elephant.
Pinthong Industrial Estate 8 slated for Chon Buri
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/01/2025
» The 2.1-billion-baht Pinthong Industrial Estate 8 is slated to be built in Chon Buri to serve investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), helping to lift the sluggish economy.
EVs expected to boost sales at upcoming motor expo
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/11/2024
» The 41st Bangkok International Motor Expo, scheduled to start on Nov 29, offers distributors hope for car sales amid sluggish sentiment, with bookings at the event expected to increase from last year.
Industrial sentiment dips in September
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/10/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to decline to 87.1 points in September, in part because of the impact of severe flooding and slow economic growth.
EV firms seek easing of manufacturing conditions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/10/2024
» The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee will be asked to consider easing EV manufacturing requirements by allowing manufacturers, notably Chinese EV makers, to reduce their production output due to sluggish car sales, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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).