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Officials offer bleak view on latex medical gloves
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/06/2023
» Manufacturers of medical gloves made from rubber latex can expect a continued decline in exports this year, following the easing of Covid-19 infections and a ban on gloves made from natural rubber by some countries, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Sugar enjoying a boost in popularity
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/04/2023
» The hot season and recovery of the tourism sector are increasing demand for sugar as people buy more food and beverages.
Carsome shifts into used EV market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/03/2023
» Carsome Thailand, a used car e-commerce platform service provider, aims to be a leader in the sale of used electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025, with Thailand set to be a pilot country for this EV market.
FTI upbeat on motorcycles
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/01/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) estimates motorcycle production will grow by 4.17% year-on-year to 2.1 million units in 2023 despite concerns over a global economic slowdown.
Used car market set to record 15% growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2023
» The used car market in Thailand is expected to grow by 15% this year, driven by the prolonged shortage of semiconductors required to manufacture new cars, says the Association of Used Car.
Manufacturing to thrive despite threats
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2022
» Thailand's manufacturing sector is expected to keep growing next year following the easing of Covid-19 infections, but economic challenges caused by high inflation and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war could cause a bumpy ride, according to analysts.
Sharp increase in domestic car sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/09/2022
» Domestic car sales in the first eight months this year increased by 19.6% year-on-year to 559,537 units as recovering tourism helped boost demand following the reopening of the country late last year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Partnerships blossom at Subcon Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/05/2022
» New business partnerships at 2022 Subcon Thailand, Asean's largest international industrial subcontracting event, increased sharply to 1,982 pairs worth 7.2 billion baht, bolstering investment opportunities for local and foreign companies, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
BGC sees rising demand for packaging
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/05/2022
» BG Container Glass (BGC), Thailand's largest glass container manufacturer by capacity, expects demand for packaging products to increase despite a rise in the cost of raw materials.
Steel consumption plunges by over 14%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/04/2022
» Steel consumption in Thailand dropped by 14.3% year-on-year to 2.54 million tonnes between January and February due to a surge in Covid-19 infections, a shortage of construction workers and weak business sentiment, says Tata Steel Thailand Plc (TSTH), a unit of India's largest steelmaker.