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Survey shows Japanese companies optimistic
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/02/2026
» Undeterred by business challenges, Japanese companies are determined to continue investing in Thailand, with 23% of 520 companies surveyed vowing to expand operations as they expect the economy to improve in the first half of 2026, according to the Board of Investment (BoI).
Thai manufacturers poised to take massive hit from US levy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/07/2025
» The proposed 36% tariff on US imports of Thai products could pile pressure on the manufacturing sector, with workers likely to bear the brunt, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Millcon upbeat on production restart
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2025
» Local steelmaker Millcon Steel Plc is optimistic about resuming production after getting through tough competition, mainly caused by low-cost steel imports from China.
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.
Tata joins effort against steel dumping
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/01/2025
» Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc, a unit of India's largest steelmaker, has teamed up with steel manufacturers to jointly find ways to cope with the dumping of cheap Chinese steel products in the Thai market.
Federation of Thai Industries optimistic auto output will achieve new lower target
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/12/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) remains hopeful that car manufacturing output will reach the new lower target set for 2024, despite a significant drop in domestic car sales and exports in November, which seems to show no signs of abating.
EVs expected to boost sales at upcoming motor expo
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/11/2024
» The 41st Bangkok International Motor Expo, scheduled to start on Nov 29, offers distributors hope for car sales amid sluggish sentiment, with bookings at the event expected to increase from last year.
Car sales set to improve in second half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/09/2024
» Sluggish domestic car sales are expected to improve in the second half as banks are likely to relax lending criteria in granting auto loans, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Farmers braced for B48bn crop damage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/10/2023
» El Niño-induced drought is expected to cause 48 billion baht in damage to crop farming, especially rice, between this year and next, dealing a serious blow to Thai agriculture, says farm truck maker Siam Kubota Corporation (SKC).
Thai Honda jittery on domestic sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/08/2023
» Thai Honda Manufacturing Co, a local motorcycle manufacturer and distributor, is concerned rising household debt and the Bank of Thailand's plan to regulate operators of auto hire-purchase and leasing businesses will affect the country's motorcycle sales this year.