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Robot makers to invest 10 billion baht in Eastern Economic Corridor
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/02/2026
» The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved more than 10 billion baht in investments from five Chinese companies to establish the country's first humanoid robot component production base in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
SMEs lag behind in using AI, robotics
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2025
» With modern technologies such as robotic systems and artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly becoming an essential part of business, entrepreneurs are being encouraged to seriously consider a shift to newer, technology-driven operations to increase their competitiveness.
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.
BoI upbeat on outlook for PCB sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/10/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) is buoyant about the growth of the printed circuit board (PCB) industry, with Mektec Manufacturing Corporation recently investing 920 million baht in Thailand as the largest PCB manufacturer in Southeast Asia.
Auto parts makers eye new markets
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/10/2024
» Thai auto parts manufacturers for internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered vehicles may need to look for new markets overseas as the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) threatens to disrupt their business, says Tru Automotive Co, a supplier of auto parts under the TRW brand.
Bid to boost tech among small manufacturers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/10/2021
» The Industry Ministry is preparing to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) upgrade their factory technology to robotic and automation systems under a 2.5-billion-baht soft loan programme.
BoI offers tax incentives to boost production technology
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/07/2021
» Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit expects Thailand to become a leading country with robotic and automation technology by 2026, following investments in robot-based production systems.
EconThai: Jobs drag into Q1
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/10/2020
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) expects the country's employment to continue slowing until the first quarter of 2021.
Crisis whittles firms to bare bones
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/07/2020
» The spread of the pandemic is reshaping the definition of lean business as companies struggle to survive.
Labouring the point
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/10/2019
» New high school and university graduates may have a tough time in the labour market next year because of hiring delays for new workers during the economic slowdown, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (Econ Thai).