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Oil turmoil speeds up Thailand's electric shift
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» Banks and car buyers are increasingly shifting towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as surging oil prices, fuelled by Middle East tensions, reshape Thailand's auto market, says Ford Thailand.
Call for fuel tax cut as crisis mounts
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/03/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to introduce urgent measures, including a possible excise tax reduction on fuel, to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cope with escalating operating costs driven by surging global crude oil prices.
Rocky year eyed for auto parts makers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thai auto parts makers could face a rough 2026 as Mexico, a key car assembler, now imposes tariffs on goods, including car components, from countries without free trade agreements (FTAs).
Call for weaker baht to reverse car export slump
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is upbeat about the Bank of Thailand's efforts to deal with baht appreciation to prevent direct and indirect impacts to the auto industry, which is grappling with sluggish sales.
Industrial confidence rises slightly
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/12/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) climbed to 89.1 points in November, up from 87.3, though entrepreneurs remain cautious amid a strong baht, severe flooding in the South and escalating border tensions with Cambodia, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industry chief vows quick wins
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/10/2025
» The industry minister has pledged to implement "quick-win" projects to support Thailand's industrial sector and economy, prioritising industrial restructuring.
Warning over strong baht's tourism threat
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/09/2025
» The baht's appreciation is threatening to deal a blow to tourism and cause ripple effects on businesses, which are struggling to deal with the sluggish economy, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Vimut banking on speciality facilities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/08/2025
» Growing demand for complex disease treatment has encouraged Vimut Holding Hospital Co to develop four more speciality healthcare centres, following its services to treat heart disorders.
Regulation to curb usage of mercury
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/08/2025
» Construction of new mercury plants will not be allowed and the use of mercury in industrial processes will be limited in an effort to better protect the environment and human health, says the Industry Ministry.
AI nurses hint at future of health
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/07/2025
» For patients meeting a nurse powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the first time, the process remains the same, though they are not communicating with a human.