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Call for urgent action to tackle rural oil shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to intervene in support of oil middlemen, known locally as "jobbers", who are struggling to secure supplies from refineries, resulting in a shortage affecting industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as smaller filling stations not affiliated with major retail brands.
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.
BMW to announce local EV battery plant plan
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/02/2024
» BMW Group Thailand is planning to build an electric vehicle battery factory in Thailand this year to support its sales of battery EVs and plug-in hybrid EVs, competing with Chinese EV supply chains.
Employers seek law to curb political meddling with wages
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/11/2023
» A new law ensuring the national tripartite wage committee is independent is needed to prevent intervention by politicians pledging minimum wage increases during election campaigns, says the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
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.
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.
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 modernising farmers with B10bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/06/2020
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to help farmers survive the likely recession caused by the pandemic by relying on modern agricultural projects launched as part of a 10-billion-baht economic relief package.