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Survey shows Japanese companies optimistic
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/02/2026
» Undeterred by business challenges, Japanese companies are determined to continue investing in Thailand, with 23% of 520 companies surveyed vowing to expand operations as they expect the economy to improve in the first half of 2026, according to the Board of Investment (BoI).
Mazda to sink B5bn into new mild hybrid EV project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/12/2025
» Mazda Motor Corporation is preparing to spend 5 billion baht early next year on building a new mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) production base in Thailand, marking a major step in the country’s transition toward electric mobility, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
SCG promotes plan to slash Thailand's carbon emissions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/10/2024
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), a leading conglomerate in Southeast Asia, is asking the government to adopt four proposals to speed up Thailand's efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
PM seeks business input on drought challenge
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he wants assistance from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to draft measures to cope with the drought that threatens to affect agriculture and factories next year, especially those located in the Eastern Economic Corridor.
Council seeks key fixes
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/11/2022
» The Apec Business Advisory Council (Abac) is scheduled to ask members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) on Friday to jointly find solutions to three key issues -- inflation, food security and climate change -- that are affecting the global economy and environment.
Free trade, pandemic to head meeting agenda
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/05/2022
» Free trade and pandemic issues make up the bulk of recommendations submitted to the trade ministers' meeting held as part of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit.
New factory registrations drop in Q3
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/07/2021
» The Covid-19 pandemic has presented an unpleasant picture for new factory registrations, with a sharp decrease in new factories and facility expansions in the third quarter of 2021, according to the Department of Industrial Works (DIW).
Industry Ministry splashes out on tech and development
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/06/2020
» The Industry Ministry is planning 1.9 billion baht in spending to help farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as part of a 10-billion-baht pandemic relief proposal submitted to the National Economic and Social Development Council.
FTI ready to present policy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/04/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to meet with the next government as soon as possible to submit a final draft of its white paper calling for support policies for businesses and the industrial sector.
Govt courts Chinese cash
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/08/2018
» The government is stepping up its efforts to attract Chinese investors with its development of infrastructure and services to connect with China's Belt and Road Initiative.