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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).
Industry supremo to curb cheap goods
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/09/2025
» New Industry Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana says he will "race against time" to launch new measures to support state efforts to protect the Thai manufacturing sector against the influx of low-cost imports from China.
Regulation to curb usage of mercury
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/08/2025
» Construction of new mercury plants will not be allowed and the use of mercury in industrial processes will be limited in an effort to better protect the environment and human health, says the Industry Ministry.
BDMS plans B25bn senior project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/01/2025
» BDMS Wellness, a unit under Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Plc, is developing a 25-billion-baht BDMS Silver Wellness & Residence project to serve the elderly in Thailand, aiming for people to take better care of their health.
Manufacturing index falls in November
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/12/2024
» Thailand’s manufacturing production index (MPI) fell by 3.58% year-on-year to 93.41 points in November, attributed to the sluggish domestic car sales, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Gearing up for the new economy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/05/2024
» Business challenges have prompted the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to come up with new projects, hoping to strengthen local entrepreneurs.
Autodesk software to assist EV industry
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/05/2023
» American software developer Autodesk Inc aims to market new software utilising artificial intelligence technology in Thailand to benefit from the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Rolls-Royce sets 2050 net-zero target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/11/2022
» Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce has taken up the challenge of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while aiming for profitable business growth.
BIS banking on CBD products for animals
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/08/2022
» Cannabis and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) has the potential to boost the pet care business, following the first-ever development of new CBD-based products for animals in Thailand, says Bioscience Animal Health Plc (BIS), an animal drug and vaccine provider.
A sector with an agenda
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/05/2022
» The 2022 meetings of the Apec Business Advisory Council (Abac), which highlights the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model, are prompting Thailand to gear up for advanced technologies and environmentally friendly businesses.