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Thai industry urged to embrace restructuring
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/02/2026
» Thailand's industrial economy is under a cloud of uncertainty in the first quarter of 2026.
GWM says farewell to Ora Good Cat
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/02/2026
» Chinese automaker GWM (Thailand) has announced it will discontinue sales of the Ora Good Cat, its flagship battery electric vehicle (BEV) launched in October 2021, as the company prepares to introduce new models in the Ora family.
FTI eyes 1.5m auto units as domestic demand increases
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/01/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has announced a vehicle manufacturing target of 1.5 million units for 2026, a modest increase from 1.45 million units last year, driven by expectations of stronger domestic demand and growing production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Manufacturers brace for tough 2026
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/01/2026
» Thailand's manufacturing sector is bracing for a difficult start to 2026, as political uncertainty, sluggish domestic demand and structural challenges continue to weigh on the economy.
Great Wall Motor to ramp up BEV output to 14,500
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/12/2025
» Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) has announced plans to ramp up its annual production capacity of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Thailand to 14,500 units within the next two years, aligning with requirements under the government's EV incentive schemes.
Thai exports on course for double-digit growth this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2025
» The improving global economy is expected to boost Thai exports by 9.5-10% this year, higher than previously estimated, but Thailand will not gain significantly from the growth, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Thai industry jittery over US tariff rules
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2025
» Thailand's manufacturing sector is struggling to deal with challenges raised by US tariff rules on Thai imports, even as the rate was cut significantly in early August.
Number of migrant workers climbs 23%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/10/2025
» The number of migrant workers in Thailand is rising, as the border dispute with Cambodia has resulted in more labourers from other countries seeking employment here, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Changan bullish on output amid push for exports
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/10/2025
» Chinese electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile expects to produce 10,000 battery EVs at its factory in Rayong this year, paving the way for exports in 2026.
Factories lead push to recycle plastic waste
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/10/2025
» Petrochemical factories want to promote a circular economy by stepping up efforts to recycle plastic waste, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).