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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.
Middle East conflict delays auto exports to key market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/03/2026
» Thailand's automotive industry is facing mounting pressure as the Israel-US war on Iran disrupts shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, delaying vehicle exports to the Middle East, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Mideast conflict dents chip manufacturing
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/03/2026
» The United States and Israeli military operations against Iran are disrupting global supply chains, hitting semiconductor manufacturing hard and reverberating through chip‑dependent industries, particularly the automotive sector, which is watching developments closely.
Volvo unit predicts modest sales growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/02/2025
» Volvo Car Thailand expects car sales not to exceed 5% growth this year as it plans to survive a challenging period by enticing more consumers with new electric vehicle (EV) models and a battery repair service, aimed at helping drivers save on long-term maintenance spending.
FTI holds breath on amended tariff rate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/04/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) remains hopeful a last-minute cut to the new power tariff, slated to take effect in less than two weeks, can help businesses and households cope with energy bills as authorities meet on Friday to review the rate.
Panel urges rethink of power tariff
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) plans to ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to reconsider the electricity bill calculation, believing the power tariff of 4.77 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) could be further reduced.
Pricey power bills expected to ease
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/03/2023
» Electricity bills are expected to decline from May to August as the fuel tariff (Ft) dips following a decrease in the price of liquefied natural gas (LNG), says Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
FTI anticipates lower May power tariff
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/03/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects the new mid-year power tariff, which is used to calculate electricity bills, to not exceed 5 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) following a drop in liquefied national gas (LNG) prices.
Power bills poised to drop by mid-year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/02/2023
» Electricity bills for businesses are likely to become less expensive around mid-year as factors that earlier drove up energy costs are losing steam, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI counsels MPC on rate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/09/2022
» The Bank of Thailand needs to determine an appropriate policy rate today amid growing concerns the baht value may fall to 39 to the US dollar, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).