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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.
Industrial land sales miss target as investors run scared
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has missed its land sales target for fiscal 2025, underscoring the impact of global trade tensions and domestic political uncertainty on investor confidence.
Rare earths deal ‘could strain Thai-China ties’
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/10/2025
» An agreement with the United States on the joint development of a rare earth minerals supply chain could put Thailand at risk of straining its diplomatic ties with China, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Value of promotion applications surges
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2025
» The digital sector, and notably data centre development, continued to drive investment in Thailand, with applications for investment promotion skyrocketing 97% year-on-year to more than 431 billion baht in the first quarter of 2025, said the Board of Investment (BoI).
Ministry seeks lithium in Phangnga
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/01/2024
» The Industry Ministry is interested in further exploration of lithium in Phangnga's Takua Thung district to serve the growing electric vehicle industry after an initial survey found some areas are likely to have this element, which can be used to make lithium-ion batteries for EVs.
EV sector may face new chip shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/07/2023
» Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers may encounter another chip shortage following China's recent decision to restrict the export of two metals as a result of the US-China trade dispute, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Korean firms set to invest B7bn locally
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/05/2023
» Five South Korean companies are keen to embark on new investment projects in Thailand, ranging from an electric vehicle (EV) business to the construction of a new industrial estate, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
MPI forecast revised up to 4-5% on export growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/08/2021
» Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) is expected to grow by 4-5% this year, up from an earlier forecast of 2-3% made by the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE), due mainly to fast-growing exports.
Toyota sees sales plunge by 45%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/08/2020
» Toyota Motor Thailand reported its domestic sales fell in the first half this year by 45% year-on-year to 94,222 units, but insists it will not resort to laying off employees as the company considers them a precious asset.
A riveting drama and a new beginning
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/08/2019
» The Horungruang family was a big name in Thai steel before losing its business empire in the financial crisis of 1997. A 200-billion-baht fortune shrank suddenly after the government of the time dropped the currency peg and introduced a floating exchange rate.