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BoI approves B2.3bn heat-assisted storage project for WD unit
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved a 2.3-billion-baht research and development project on heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology for Western Digital's Thai unit, Western Digital Storage Technology (Thailand) Co (WD), with the aim of achieving hard disk drive capacities exceeding 100 terabytes (TB) by 2029.
EV bookings at record levels
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/12/2025
» Electric vehicles (EVs) stole the spotlight at the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo, pushing total car bookings to record levels and underscoring their growing foothold in the domestic market.
Yadea bullish on prospects
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/10/2025
» Yadea Technology (Thailand), a subsidiary of Chinese electric two-wheeler producer Yadea Global, is expanding its investment in Thailand as it aims to become a hub of electric motorcycle production in Southeast Asia.
'Green hospitals' gain traction
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/12/2024
» Many hospitals are stepping up efforts to become "green hospitals" with an aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and ensure high environmental standard practices.
BoI upbeat on outlook for PCB sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/10/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) is buoyant about the growth of the printed circuit board (PCB) industry, with Mektec Manufacturing Corporation recently investing 920 million baht in Thailand as the largest PCB manufacturer in Southeast Asia.
Singha Estate sells 56 rai to Taiwan firm
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/09/2024
» SET-listed Singha Estate has sold 56 rai of industrial land in Ang Thong to a Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, which could pave the way for further development of the smart electronics industry in Thailand.
Board of Investment grants investment perks to Western Digital
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/08/2024
» The Board of Investment (BOI) has granted investment incentives to Western Digital Storage Technologies (Thailand), an American hard disk drive manufacturer which is expanding its business under a 23-billion-baht investment to benefit from the growing cloud and data centre industry.
A steady pair of hands steering the ship
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/06/2024
» Dr Pichit Kangwolkij treats diseases as part of his profession, so making business diagnoses a part of his daily routine requires a shift in mindset.
Call for Ayutthaya logistics hub
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is asking the government to consider making Ayutthaya a new logistics hub to serve growing investment, following the construction of the Chinese-Thai high-speed rail system.
Car production up by 15% in November
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/12/2022
» Thailand's car production increased by 15% year-on-year to 190,155 units in November, the highest in 44 months, as the semiconductor shortage continued to ease, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).