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Assessing Vietnam's economic powerhouse
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2026
» It was welcome news when the Board of Investment (BoI) announced a sharp rise in investment applications in 2025.
Carmakers demand stimulus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/11/2025
» The country's leading carmakers are pressing the government for stronger support measures as the Thailand International Motor Expo kicks off, warning that promises of higher sales alone are inadequate to shield the industry from mounting challenges, including the severe impact of floods in the South.
Motorcycle sales set to stay sluggish amid lending lag
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2025
» The Thai motorcycle market is expected to remain sluggish through the final quarter of this year, with low motorcycle loans among the factors dealing a blow to domestic sales, says Thai Yamaha Motor, the distributor of Yamaha motorcycles.
Chinese EV firms eager to join FTI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/06/2023
» Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are keen to become members of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to help drive the fledging EV industry in Thailand.
Used car market set to record 15% growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2023
» The used car market in Thailand is expected to grow by 15% this year, driven by the prolonged shortage of semiconductors required to manufacture new cars, says the Association of Used Car.
IEAT plans to develop Udon Thani dry port
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/08/2022
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is planning to develop a dry port in Udon Thani, with the aim of making the province a centre for regional land transport, linked with the Chinese-Lao high-speed train system.
THG upbeat on sales at Jin Wellness
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/11/2021
» SET-listed Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG) expects to sell all units under its Jin Wellness accommodation and elderly care service by next year, believing the sales will get a boost from an economic recovery following the reopening of the country.
New EV output target under review
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/03/2021
» The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee is considering setting a new electric vehicle (EV) production target, with EVs making up half of all car manufacturing by 2030.
Glove demand creates path for rubber farmers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/11/2020
» Dr Boon Vanasin, owner and chairman of Thonburi Healthcare Group, is embarking on a new business journey by mixing healthcare and agricultural businesses together.
FTI: Recycled plastic roads key to BCG
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2020
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) stresses cross-sector cooperation such as the latest multi-party move to promote recycled plastic roads as a key to helping Thailand achieve its BCG goal.