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Changan ramps up battery EV production in Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/01/2026
» Chinese electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile is gearing up to launch the second phase of its battery electric vehicle (BEV) production in Thailand in the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing its ambitions in one of Southeast Asia's fastest‑growing EV markets.
Call for more help for flooding victims
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/12/2025
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) has called on the government to introduce additional measures to restore businesses and households in flood-hit southern provinces, warning that existing financial relief alone will not be sufficient.
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.
Federation of Thai Industries announces glum export outlook
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/08/2023
» Exports may contract by more than 2% this year, following an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve and concerns over higher global energy prices in the winter, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Suntech to utilise scrap cars from Korea
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/11/2022
» Suntech Recycle & Decarbon Co, a subsidiary of Millcon Steel Plc, has partnered with an auto dismantling firm in South Korea to acquire more unwanted cars for recycling, part of efforts to reach its ambitious goal next year.
FTI frets over slowdown of shipments in fourth quarter
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/10/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has expressed fresh concerns over an export slowdown in the fourth quarter of 2022, following a drop in goods purchase orders overseas.
BoI gives Natureworks tax privileges for PLA project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/05/2021
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has granted tax privileges to polylactic acid (PLA) manufacturer Natureworks Asia Pacific Co for its 15-billion-baht investment in a biodegradable polymer production project in line with the state bio-economy scheme.
New Year price slash for B10, E20
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/12/2019
» The Energy Ministry plans to cut retail prices for biodiesel B10 and gasohol E20 by another one baht per litre during the New Year period to reduce fuel costs for Thais during the long holiday.
Fuel subsidies agreed for three months
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/09/2019
» The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) has agreed to reduce a levy collection from gasoline and diesel users by another one baht and 60 satang per litre respectively from Wednesday.
FTI salivates over election ad stimulus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/02/2019
» Thailand's upcoming general election should circulate 50 billion baht from political campaigns, with printing and billboards expected to tally 10 billion baht of the projection, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).