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Middle East conflict delays auto exports to key market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/03/2026
» Thailand's automotive industry is facing mounting pressure as the Israel-US war on Iran disrupts shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, delaying vehicle exports to the Middle East, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Car exports decline by 6% in January
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/02/2026
» Thailand's car exports fell in January, dropping 6% year-on-year to 58,405 units -- the lowest level since May 2022 -- which was attributed to stricter environmental regulations and currency fluctuations, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industrialists join rate-cut chorus
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand should consider reducing interest rates in the second half to relieve the financial burden of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are facing tougher competition and an uncertain economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thai Honda downgrades sales target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/03/2023
» While the upcoming general election is expected to bring about an increase in motorcycle purchases, the Thai market is still affected by inflation which has caused the domestic sales target to be revised down to 1.75 million units this year, says Thai Honda Co.
Used car market set to record 15% growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2023
» The used car market in Thailand is expected to grow by 15% this year, driven by the prolonged shortage of semiconductors required to manufacture new cars, says the Association of Used Car.
September car exports up amid rise in chip supply
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/10/2022
» More semiconductors are being supplied to the global auto industry, following a decline in demand for chips from the electronics sector, while car exports from Thailand reached their highest level so far this year in September, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Taiwan tensions threaten supply of semiconductors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/08/2022
» The growing tensions between China and Taiwan have left the Thai automotive industry facing fresh concerns as manufacturers fear China may ban the export of raw materials for chipmaking to Taiwan, aggravating the prolonged global shortage of semiconductors, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
SAF Special Steel preps for MAI listing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/08/2022
» SAF Special Steel Plc, a distributor of premium steel in Thailand, is pushing ahead with its plan for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI), as the company aims to expand its business domestically.
Venture pioneers frozen deliveries
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/11/2021
» Kerry Express (Thailand), a parcel service operator, and Betagro Group have jointly set up Kerry Cool to oversee a delivery platform for frozen and refrigerated food, with a goal to have the new company listed on the stock market within the next five years.
Pairings aplenty at Subcon Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/10/2021
» The Board of Investment (BoI) helped companies arrange 248 business pairings worth 952 million baht in trade value during the virtual version of the 2021 Subcon Thailand, Asean's largest international industrial subcontracting event, a slight decline from its estimate.