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Carmakers demand stimulus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/11/2025
» The country's leading carmakers are pressing the government for stronger support measures as the Thailand International Motor Expo kicks off, warning that promises of higher sales alone are inadequate to shield the industry from mounting challenges, including the severe impact of floods in the South.
Steelmakers struggle with Chinese influx
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/08/2025
» Chinese steel exports continue to increase, affecting many countries including Thailand where local steelmakers are struggling to deal with the influx, says Tata Steel (Thailand), a unit of India's largest manufacturer.
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.
Siam Cement frets over impact of US tariffs on Asean
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2025
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, is worried about the impact of Washington's new tariff policy on Southeast Asia, as the region is the company's main market.
Ultra-luxury car sales set to decline this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2025
» Domestic car sales in the ultra-luxury vehicle segment are expected to fall this year due to a slowdown in the automotive industry and the Thai economy, causing people to delay their purchases, says Inchcape (Thailand), the distributor of British car brands Land Rover and Jaguar.
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.
Production of MG pickups comes to a halt
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/03/2025
» Chinese-Thai joint venture SAIC Motor-CP, manufacturer of cars under the MG brand, and MG Sales (Thailand) have decided to suspend the production of pickups in Thailand until the sluggish domestic car market returns to normal.
Industry wary as Trump threatens auto tariffs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/02/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is monitoring US President Donald Trump's plan to slap a 25% tariff on car imports to the US and plans to assess its impact on the sluggish Thai automotive industry.
Manufacturing dips 1.79% in 2024
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/02/2025
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) decreased by 1.79% year-on-year in 2024, due mainly to a slowdown in the automotive industry and higher imports that affected local manufacturers, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Amata celebrates its 50th anniversary
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/01/2025
» SET-listed industrial developer Amata Corporation celebrates 50 years in business, with an aim to gain momentum in its well-established, stringent environmental standards and enable people employed on-site to achieve a positive work-life balance.