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Vietnam building boom a boon for BMP
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/11/2025
» The growing plastic pipes and fittings industry in Vietnam is providing strong momentum for Binh Minh Plastics Joint Stock Co (BMP), a subsidiary of Siam Cement Group (SCG), which is positioning itself to meet rising demand by expanding high value-added and environmentally friendly products in the domestic market.
National Food Institute seeks to beef up pet food exports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/11/2025
» The National Food Institute (NFI) is stepping up efforts to increase pet food exports to serve growing demand in foreign countries, especially Japan, Europe and the US.
Call for action as baht sparks panic
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/09/2024
» Serious efforts to address baht appreciation are needed as it is threatening to dampen the country’s key economic engines of exports and tourism, while businesses struggle with an unsettled domestic economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Conflict fuelling Thai jobseekers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/02/2024
» People from Myanmar are expected to flock to Thailand to seek jobs, following the impact of the years-long internal conflict in the neighbouring country, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Car output poised to reach 2m vehicles
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2024
» Thailand's car manufacturing is likely to reach 2 million vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), in 2024 despite economic challenges both domestic and external, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
EV seizures set to increase
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/01/2024
» Concerns over non-performing loans (NPLs) in the automotive industry have expanded to the electric vehicle (EV) segment as some buyers may not be able to pay instalments for their EV, amid a rapid sales increase.
Ministry seeks lithium in Phangnga
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/01/2024
» The Industry Ministry is interested in further exploration of lithium in Phangnga's Takua Thung district to serve the growing electric vehicle industry after an initial survey found some areas are likely to have this element, which can be used to make lithium-ion batteries for EVs.
Producers bank on uptick in EV demand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/03/2023
» Global car manufacturers are hoping for strong sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand as the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show commences on Wednesday.
Board allays unease over sugar supply
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/05/2022
» Thai officials are working to ensure adequate sugar supply in the country amid concern over huge projected exports as global prices surge.
Industrial GDP growth put at 2.5-3.5%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/01/2022
» GDP growth in the Thai industrial sector is estimated at 2.5-3.5% in 2022, a drop from 3-4% last year, due to a mix of factors, including the impact of the Omicron Covid-19 variant currently spreading across continents, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).