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Oil turmoil speeds up Thailand's electric shift
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» Banks and car buyers are increasingly shifting towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as surging oil prices, fuelled by Middle East tensions, reshape Thailand's auto market, says Ford Thailand.
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).
Industrial confidence falls in December
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 88.2 in December, from 89.1 points the previous month, due to growing concerns over the impact of a general election and a plunge in border trade with Cambodia and Myanmar, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Foreign investors upbeat despite political uncertainty
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/12/2025
» Foreign investors remain upbeat about expanding their businesses in Thailand, even as political uncertainty surrounds Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government, according to the Board of Investment (BoI).
September sees rise in industry sentiment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/10/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) rose for the first time in seven months to 87.8 points in September, thanks to the speedy establishment of the new government and promising policies to deal with economic woes, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Border row a double blow for businesses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Thai-Cambodian territorial conflict has curtailed border trade and raised worries over the future of Thai businesses in the neighbouring country, as well as Cambodian workers in Thailand.
High household debt dents auto sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/05/2025
» Thailand's automotive industry remains volatile as household debt is still elevated, though domestic vehicle sales managed to rise slightly in April for the first time in 23 months, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Investment board approves new incentives to support SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/05/2025
» The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved new measures to better support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are facing tough competition and the impact of US President Donald Trump's stiff tariffs.
US tariffs to batter Thai steel industry
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/05/2025
» US President Donald Trump's tariffs are expected to deal a blow to the steel market, which is likely to see a decline in steel consumption, says the EAF Long Product Steel Producers Association.
B5 billion fund propels motor show sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/04/2025
» The newly established 5-billion-baht government fund has begun to lift domestic auto sales, helping to drive total vehicle bookings at the recent Bangkok International Motor Show.