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KSL leads sugar industry's net-zero transition
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/04/2026
» The sugar industry has long been a cornerstone of Thailand's economy, but its production process is increasingly under scrutiny for its environmental impact.
Semiconductor shortage driving up IT product prices
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/04/2026
» Semiconductors are becoming increasingly scarce as booming demand from artificial intelligence (AI), data centres and cloud services reshapes the global market, according to Supant Mongkolsuthree, honorary chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries.
Thai manufacturers to get new assistance package
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2026
» Newly appointed Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has vowed to help Thai manufacturers weather the impact of geopolitical conflict and rising energy costs, while steering the country's industrial sector towards greener, more sustainable practices under the government's bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model.
Toyota to chat with authorities on oil, power
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2026
» Toyota Motor Thailand is preparing to hold talks with the new government on oil and electricity policies, as surging energy prices weigh heavily on consumers considering car purchases.
Xpeng eyes Thai plant as EV demand surges
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/04/2026
» Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng is conducting a feasibility study on establishing a manufacturing plant in Thailand to support its export market, with a final decision expected within 1-2 years.
Business leaders slash Thai growth forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has lowered its Thai GDP growth forecast to a range of 1.2-1.6%, citing the ongoing energy crisis triggered by war in the Middle East. The previous projection was 1.6-2.0%.
BoI eager to attract Chinese investors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thailand is positioning itself as a strategic gateway for Chinese companies seeking to expand into Southeast Asia, with the Board of Investment (BoI) highlighting deepening economic cooperation between the two nations.
Geely Riddara explores Thai EV pickup production
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/02/2026
» Geely Riddara Thailand, the local arm of Chinese automaker Geely's electric pickup brand Riddara, is exploring plans to establish an electric vehicle (EV) factory in Thailand, aiming to capitalise on the country's growing EV market.
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).
Robot makers to invest 10 billion baht in Eastern Economic Corridor
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/02/2026
» The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved more than 10 billion baht in investments from five Chinese companies to establish the country's first humanoid robot component production base in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).