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US rare earth deal strains China ties
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/12/2025
» Thailand's surprise signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US on rare earth minerals cooperation in October threatens to affect its efforts to maintain a well-calibrated balance between China and the US.
Nex Point promotes green fleet options to firms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/12/2025
» Commercial electric vehicle maker Nex Point Plc, a subsidiary of renewable energy giant Energy Absolute (EA) Plc, is accelerating its push into Thailand's fleet market with plans to sell 2,500 EVs next year, underscoring the company's ambition to position itself as a key player in the region's commercial EV sector.
Rare earths deal ‘could strain Thai-China ties’
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/10/2025
» An agreement with the United States on the joint development of a rare earth minerals supply chain could put Thailand at risk of straining its diplomatic ties with China, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Ministry seeks lithium in Phangnga
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/01/2024
» The Industry Ministry is interested in further exploration of lithium in Phangnga's Takua Thung district to serve the growing electric vehicle industry after an initial survey found some areas are likely to have this element, which can be used to make lithium-ion batteries for EVs.
China Machine sees 2022 revenue climbing to B4bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/03/2022
» China Machine (Thailand) Co, a dealer for Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG), expects its total revenue to grow to 4 billion baht in 2022, despite the possible impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the construction sector.
Car producers still optimistic for 2022
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2022
» Tourism was not the only industry relieved when Thailand reopened its borders to foreigners on Nov 1 last year, with automakers also applauding the move to welcome back international visitors.
Budget funds requested for Akara case
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/09/2020
» The Industry Ministry says Thailand needs a budget to finance its legal fight with an Australian gold mining company after a House committee vetting the budget bill in fiscal 2021 slashed its 111-million-baht request.
Roadmap sees Asean EV hub by 2025
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/03/2020
» The government has announced plans to transform the country into the electric vehicle and motorcycle hub of Asean within five years via state measures to boost demand, though some critics continue to doubt Thailand’s ability to create a full-fledged EV ecosystem.
Ministry to establish EV panel within 3 months
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/12/2019
» The Industry Ministry expects to complete establishment of the National New Generation Vehicle Committee within three months after the government requested this matter through two public and private agencies.
Car group asks for EV scheme facilitator
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/11/2019
» The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) has requested the government set up a National New Generation Vehicle Committee to push forward the government's electric vehicle (EV) scheme and increase sales as the market develops.