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Wellness targeted as key to growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/07/2025
» Thailand can use opportunities in the medical and wellness sector to deal with the domestic economy, which has experienced a slow pace of growth amid economic uncertainties this year.
EcoLife initiative takes great leap forward
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/05/2025
» Foreign guests staying at resorts on Koh Samui are helping to combat climate change while enjoying a fun ride on an elephant.
New economic zones being considered
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is expected to consider a plan to set up new economic zones in the North and Northeast to lift regional economies far from the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), which has been heavily promoted.
Is the EV sector losing its drive?
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/04/2025
» Whether the number of locally made electric vehicles (EVs) increases year-on-year remains murky as domestic car sales have slumped since the start of the year.
Japanese keen to step up investment amid trade war
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/02/2025
» Japanese businesses have shown interest in expanding investments in Thailand amid concerns over the impact of the US-China trade war, which has caused some companies to consider a production facility relocation plan, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Smart Park sparks South Korea interest
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/12/2024
» South Korean entrepreneurs have expressed an interest in investing in the new Smart Park Industrial Estate in Rayong, meant to serve targeted industries such as digital technology, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
Industrial sentiment dips in September
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/10/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to decline to 87.1 points in September, in part because of the impact of severe flooding and slow economic growth.
Board of Investment okays Haier's B13.5bn factory project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) continues to promote the smart electronics industry after approving a 13.5-billion-baht investment project of China's Haier Smart Home Co, involving the construction of a new factory in Chon Buri for the production and sale of smart air conditioners domestically and overseas.
Housing app merger aims for 1m users
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/07/2024
» Urban Living Technology, a startup under SCG Distribution and Retail Co, has merged with LivingOS Corporation to strengthen their businesses that specialise in managing housing issues in condominiums and housing estates through online apps, with a goal to reach 1 million residents by 2026.
Auto parts makers nudged towards medical devices
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/07/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects to submit a plan this month to the government to support the local medical device business as part of efforts to help auto parts manufacturers diversify into this field.