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Parties told to put economy before political bargaining
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has called on political parties to prioritise economic expertise over political bargaining as they scramble to form a new government following the general election.
Mazda to sink B5bn into new mild hybrid EV project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/12/2025
» Mazda Motor Corporation is preparing to spend 5 billion baht early next year on building a new mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) production base in Thailand, marking a major step in the country’s transition toward electric mobility, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Call for greater aid to 2nd-tier provinces
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/10/2025
» The government must step up efforts to encourage people to visit second-tier destinations to enhance domestic tourism and broaden revenue distribution, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Suzuki eschews battery EVs for hybrid, fuel cells
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/09/2025
» Suzuki Motor Corporation has shunned investment in battery electric vehicle production despite growing demand for BEVs, focusing instead on alternative technologies to make cars more environmentally friendly.
Thais on course to buy 100,000 battery electric vehicles in 2025
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/08/2025
» Domestic sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) should reach 100,000 units this year, with Japanese automakers likely to produce BEVs to compete with Chinese rivals, says MG Sales (Thailand).
Lamborghini eyes middle-aged women
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/06/2025
» Automobili Lamborghini, an Italian manufacturer of luxury sports cars, wants to sell more cars to Thai women in their 40s, but is delaying a plan to debut its electric super cars until 2029.
Geely distributor mulls parts venture
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/04/2025
» Thonburi Neustern Co, the distributor of electric vehicles (EVs) under the Geely brand, is planning to strengthen the Chinese EV maker's position in Thailand through new investment, starting with the development of an auto parts centre.
B5 billion fund propels motor show sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/04/2025
» The newly established 5-billion-baht government fund has begun to lift domestic auto sales, helping to drive total vehicle bookings at the recent Bangkok International Motor Show.
Production of MG pickups comes to a halt
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/03/2025
» Chinese-Thai joint venture SAIC Motor-CP, manufacturer of cars under the MG brand, and MG Sales (Thailand) have decided to suspend the production of pickups in Thailand until the sluggish domestic car market returns to normal.
BDMS plans B25bn senior project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/01/2025
» BDMS Wellness, a unit under Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Plc, is developing a 25-billion-baht BDMS Silver Wellness & Residence project to serve the elderly in Thailand, aiming for people to take better care of their health.