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Commercial EVs picked to propel Thai boom
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» Thailand's battery electric vehicle (BEV) market is expected to gain significant momentum this year, with sales projected to surpass 120,000 units partially due to soaring oil prices, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).
Nex Point promotes green fleet options to firms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/12/2025
» Commercial electric vehicle maker Nex Point Plc, a subsidiary of renewable energy giant Energy Absolute (EA) Plc, is accelerating its push into Thailand's fleet market with plans to sell 2,500 EVs next year, underscoring the company's ambition to position itself as a key player in the region's commercial EV sector.
Wellness targeted as key to growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/07/2025
» Thailand can use opportunities in the medical and wellness sector to deal with the domestic economy, which has experienced a slow pace of growth amid economic uncertainties this year.
Group predicts more factory closures
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/06/2024
» Factory shutdowns are expected to gradually increase after 1,600 to 1,700 already shuttered earlier this year because of the economic slowdown, merger plans or rising operating costs, 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.
IEAT, PEA unit probe clean energy options
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/06/2022
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is conducting a joint study on the "Smart Energy-Smart Grid" project aimed at promoting clean energy and reducing costs for factories in industrial estates.
SCG, Braskem team up to assess bio-plastic feasibility
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/09/2021
» SCG Chemicals, a petrochemical arm of SCG Group, has teamed up with Braskem, the world's largest biopolymer producer, to conduct a feasibility study on bio-plastic production in Thailand under their joint move to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
FTI warns export volume may flatline
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/06/2021
» Thailand may not see bright export prospects in the third and fourth quarters this year if high ocean freight rates and container shortages remain, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Chevrolet upgrading all customer service centres
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/10/2020
» Chevrolet Sales Thailand plans to upgrade all 88 service centres across the country to provide automotive parts and products as well as to better support customers, following an announcement it was terminating its local car sales operation earlier this year.
Competitive EV pricing targeted
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/10/2020
» The Industry Ministry is pushing ahead with its ambitious plan to bring prices of electric vehicles (EVs) closer to those of traditional fuel-powered cars by reducing the import duty on auto parts used to assemble EVs in Thailand.