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US rare earth deal strains China ties
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/12/2025
» Thailand's surprise signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US on rare earth minerals cooperation in October threatens to affect its efforts to maintain a well-calibrated balance between China and the US.
How WHA uses practices to manage risk
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/09/2025
» While more foreign investment in Thailand drives up revenue for WHA Corporation Plc each year, its increased investment and spending on eco-friendly projects and inclusive workplace approaches are crucial for the company's business sustainability.
Thailand predicted to fail on EV target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/11/2022
» Thailand is likely to miss its ambitious target of electric vehicles (EVs) comprising 50% of locally made vehicles by 2030 for a variety of reasons, notably high energy prices and limited EV charging facilities, says global management consultancy Arthur D. Little.
FTI eyes Sinopharm vaccines
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/06/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is in talks with Chulabhorn Royal Academy to conclude a purchase deal for Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccines aimed at improving confidence in the manufacturing sector after the Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) sank for two straight months during the third wave.
Factory workers to get Sinopharm
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/06/2021
» The state-private partnership expects to start distributing Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccines to factory workers in five industrial estates and a deep-sea port in Map Ta Phut on July 9, with a target of 1,000 vaccines administered per day.
Finding balance at the office and on the links
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/04/2020
» For Chatchai Luanpolcharoenchai, life is a balancing act. Like his park run, or maybe more importantly like running the Thai operations of one of the world's most formidable companies.
FTI calls for power bills to be suspended
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/04/2020
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling on the government to suspend electricity payments for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and households for four months, charging at cost for power in order to provide relief for businesses suffering from the Covid-19 crisis.
A riveting drama and a new beginning
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/08/2019
» The Horungruang family was a big name in Thai steel before losing its business empire in the financial crisis of 1997. A 200-billion-baht fortune shrank suddenly after the government of the time dropped the currency peg and introduced a floating exchange rate.
EDC promotes vocational skills training
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/12/2018
» The Education Development Center (EDC) has teamed up with vocational institutes in Thailand to provide an innovative skills training and work-based learning opportunities.
UK firms keen on EEC investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/06/2018
» British companies are keen to increase investment and trade in Thailand and Asean, thanks to the country's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project and the government's Thailand 4.0 policy.