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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 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.
Employment trends fuel motorbike sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/03/2026
» Domestic motorcycle sales in Thailand are expected to climb this year, driven in part by new job seekers who are increasingly turning to motorcycles to earn income as part-time food delivery and motorcycle taxi drivers, according to Thai Yamaha Motor.
Hyundai beefs up BEV sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/12/2025
» Thailand's battery electric vehicle (BEV) industry is predicted to accelerate in 2026, with Hyundai Mobility Thailand preparing to roll out locally assembled BEVs as the nation strives to become a regional export hub.
Nissan's plan props up sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/09/2025
» Nissan Motor Thailand's new car production plan offers fresh hope to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), which is concerned about the auto manufacturing slowdown in the country.
Hyundai unit says tariff plan may prompt rethink
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/02/2025
» US President Donald Trump's plan to impose a 25% tariff on car imports may affect electric vehicle (EV) production plans globally, says Hyundai Mobility Thailand, a subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group.
Nissan commits to Thai production
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/02/2025
» Nissan Motor Thailand will continue to make new investments in Thailand, focusing on hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), though it needs to close a car assembly plant under a plan to adjust its production costs, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Infineon plant set to open in 2026
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/01/2025
» German semiconductor maker Infineon Technologies is developing its first factory in Thailand to serve growing demand in the electric vehicle and data centre industries as well as businesses that use additional equipment for clean energy management.
Compeq invests B10.4bn in Thai PCB export base
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/12/2024
» Compeq, the world's fifth largest printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, has spent 10.4 billion baht on making Thailand its new key export base to serve growing demand for PCBs in a range of industries from electric vehicles to data centres, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Board of Investment targets Thai digital hub status
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/10/2024
» Thailand has the potential to become a digital economic hub in Southeast Asia, driven by the growth of domestic data centres and cloud service businesses, including a recent investment from Google, says the Board of Investment (BoI).