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Thailand eyes gains from global shifts
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2026
» The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, coupled with other geopolitical tensions, is prompting businesses worldwide to reconsider their production bases, with many seeking relocation to more stable regions, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Big sugar harvest faces burning checks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/01/2025
» Thailand's sugar cane output is expected to increase in the 2024-25 crop year thanks to more rainfall, but farmers face strict screening for harvesting by burning, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
Association sees uptick in used car market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/06/2024
» The used car market is expected to grow in the latter half of this year as financial service providers may ease the lending criteria for prospective buyers, following discussions regarding the stringent loan conditions, says the Association of Used Car.
Car sales suffer amid uncertainty
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/05/2023
» Car sales in Thailand are expected to continue a decline this month amid domestic political uncertainty about a new government and its policies, says Toyota Motor Thailand.
Inflation heads industry agenda
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/05/2022
» Soaring inflation tops the agenda when the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) meets this Wednesday to discuss Thailand's economic outlook in the second half of the year.
Industry sentiment on 2-year high
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2022
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 89.2 points in March, the highest in 25 months, while the mood in April should be improved by the Songkran festival, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Car bookings surge 13.6% at annual Bangkok motor show
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/04/2022
» Car bookings at the 43rd Bangkok International Motor Show, which ended on Sunday, rose by 13.6% to 33,936 units, with electric vehicles (EVs) attracting interest from motorists following the government's EV incentive package.
FTI pushes easing of tourism rules
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) wants the government to further relax screening of foreign tourists by abandoning the mandatory Test & Go scheme, quarantine and RT-PCR testing to attract more visitors and restore the pandemic-ravaged tourism industry.
Covid fears drive Motor Expo sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/12/2021
» Bookings at the Thailand International Motor Expo are expected to hit organisers' target of 30,000 cars as Covid-19 safety concerns lead people to buy more vehicles, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Motor Expo faces screening hurdles
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/11/2021
» Organisers of the 38th Thailand International Motor Expo, which starts on Dec 1, expect the car event to generate slightly less than the 40 billion baht it made last year due to stricter Covid-19 entry screening.