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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.
Ford to expand investment despite weak car market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/12/2024
» Ford Thailand, the production and distribution arm of US-based Ford Motor, plans to continue expanding its investment in Thailand despite the slowdown in the domestic car market.
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.
FTI wary of conflict's impact on border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2024
» Recent armed conflict in Myanmar is causing concern over a possible further decline in border trade near Tak's Mae Sot district and a spike in illegal workers from Myanmar in Thailand, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Auto slowdown dents January index
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/03/2024
» The Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) decreased by 2.94% year-on-year to 99.2 points in January as the country struggled with many economic problems, especially the impact of the highest level of car seizures in five years, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Pickup sales plunge by more than 43%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/02/2024
» Domestic sales of pickups remained sluggish in January, plummeting more than 43% year-on-year, as banks remain cautious in granting auto loans, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
KCar predicts sluggish market this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/01/2024
» Krungthai Car Rent & Lease Plc (KCar) expects the second-hand car and car rental markets to slow as loans remain difficult to obtain from financial institutions.