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Thailand eyes gains from global shifts
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2026
» The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, coupled with other geopolitical tensions, is prompting businesses worldwide to reconsider their production bases, with many seeking relocation to more stable regions, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Reopening of border crossings still uncertain
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/09/2025
» Thailand will not reopen some border crossings until its territorial conflicts with Cambodia are solved through both diplomatic and military approaches, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Industrial estates eager to improve supply chain
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/09/2025
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is planning to improve and add value to Thai supply chains to strengthen the manufacturing sector.
Carmakers act to spur flagging sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/03/2025
» Automakers are trying to deal with sluggish domestic car sales by cutting costs and launching new promotional campaigns which are expected to boost bookings at the Bangkok International Motor Show, which opens on March 26.
Labour minister urges restraint on minimum wage
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/09/2023
» The Ministry of Labour agrees with business leaders on delaying a government pledge to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht, recommending it be phased in based on inflation and economic growth.
Employers back wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/07/2022
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) has come out in support of a daily minimum wage hike if the increase is appropriate based on current inflation.
Thai growth reviewed amid Ukraine war
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/03/2022
» Growing concerns over the escalating war between Russia and Ukraine is causing the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) to reassess Thailand's economic prospects in 2022.
BoI approves B2.4bn in biotech incentives
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2021
» The Board of Investment (BoI) approved tax incentives for biotechnology projects worth 2.4 billion baht in the first quarter this year, aiming to use advanced technology to drive the national economy.
Chevrolet upgrading all customer service centres
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/10/2020
» Chevrolet Sales Thailand plans to upgrade all 88 service centres across the country to provide automotive parts and products as well as to better support customers, following an announcement it was terminating its local car sales operation earlier this year.
Competitive EV pricing targeted
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/10/2020
» The Industry Ministry is pushing ahead with its ambitious plan to bring prices of electric vehicles (EVs) closer to those of traditional fuel-powered cars by reducing the import duty on auto parts used to assemble EVs in Thailand.