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Thailand eyes gains from global shifts
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2026
» The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, coupled with other geopolitical tensions, is prompting businesses worldwide to reconsider their production bases, with many seeking relocation to more stable regions, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Great Wall Motor to ramp up BEV output to 14,500
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/12/2025
» Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) has announced plans to ramp up its annual production capacity of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Thailand to 14,500 units within the next two years, aligning with requirements under the government's EV incentive schemes.
Thai industry jittery over US tariff rules
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2025
» Thailand's manufacturing sector is struggling to deal with challenges raised by US tariff rules on Thai imports, even as the rate was cut significantly in early August.
EV firms seek easing of manufacturing conditions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/10/2024
» The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee will be asked to consider easing EV manufacturing requirements by allowing manufacturers, notably Chinese EV makers, to reduce their production output due to sluggish car sales, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industry sees options to BoT spat
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/05/2024
» The government should seek more acceptable options to resolve its dispute with the Bank of Thailand over policy rates rather than attempt to curb the regulator's power, which is a contentious tactic, says Montri Mahaplerkpong, vice-chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries.
Industry leaders warn of challenges ahead for Thai economy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/05/2022
» Despite a gradual recovery projected for the tourism sector, Thailand's economy still faces a spate of challenges including the persistent pandemic and the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted global commerce, pushed up oil prices and threatened food supplies.
Demand for antigen test kits soaring
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/08/2021
» Demand for rapid antigen test kits is soaring in the industrial sector as more than 1,000 factories need to conduct Covid-19 tests on their workers to contain the virus spread, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Factories to monitor emissions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/01/2021
» Up to 600 factories nationwide are being ordered to closely monitor their emissions to better curb air pollutants as the Industry Ministry steps up efforts to cope with PM2.5 ultra-fine dust, now blanketing most parts of Bangkok.
Egat told to hurry up Petronas LNG cancellation
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2019
» The Energy Ministry has ordered the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) to speed up negotiations with Malaysia's Petronas LNG in order to seek a resolution to a suspended plan to import 1.5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas.
Upgraded standards for local industry in the offing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/08/2019
» The Industry Ministry plans to launch new standards for locally made industrial products to upgrade their quality in line with the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme.