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Call for urgent action to tackle rural oil shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to intervene in support of oil middlemen, known locally as "jobbers", who are struggling to secure supplies from refineries, resulting in a shortage affecting industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as smaller filling stations not affiliated with major retail brands.
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.
WHA sees added Q4 outlay
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/09/2025
» The new government should continue to increase investment in the final quarter, taking advantage of rising business confidence based on its new cabinet appointments, says SET-listed WHA Corporation.
Car production suffers sharp downturn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Thai automotive industry has remained sluggish so far in 2025 as total car production fell by 5.73% year-on-year during the first seven months, affecting employment among car manufacturing plants, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Lemonaide, TPG X join forces
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/08/2025
» Lemonaide Thailand, a startup providing digital solution services for automotive businesses, continues to forge cooperation deals to facilitate dealers of used cars, with a subsidiary of Tri Petch Group becoming the latest to join forces.
SIG to stop using aluminium packaging
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/06/2025
» SIG Thailand, a Switzerland-based packaging developer, is continuing efforts to significantly cut carbon dioxide emissions, including abandoning the use of aluminium to make cartons that lengthen the shelf life of food.
Chinese EV maker to ramp up Thailand presence
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/05/2025
» China's state-owned Changan Automobile is looking to establish a research and development centre for right-hand-drive electric vehicles (EVs) and a regional office in Thailand.
B5 billion fund propels motor show sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/04/2025
» The newly established 5-billion-baht government fund has begun to lift domestic auto sales, helping to drive total vehicle bookings at the recent Bangkok International Motor Show.
Tri Petch welcomes B5bn pickup fund
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2025
» The government approval of a 5-billion-baht fund to lift domestic pickup sales offers vehicle and auto parts makers some relief amid a stagnant market and stiff US auto tariffs, say local distributors.
Car producers postpone export models
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/03/2025
» Car manufacturers in Thailand have decided to delay making some models for export due to US President Donald Trump's new tariff policy.