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Mercedes-Benz accelerates shift to EVs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/02/2026
» Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) expects the domestic electric vehicle (EV) market to gain momentum under the government's new car tax policy set to take effect in 2026, aimed at promoting cleaner energy.
‘Recession’ a concern, says Thai business group
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand’s economy is bracing for its weakest expansion in 30 years, with GDP growth projected at less than 2% in 2026, attributed to sluggish exports, high household debt and declining competitiveness in global markets, warns the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Ministry seeks to attract EV battery recycling investments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/11/2025
» The Industry Ministry is calling for investment in electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling in order to deal with a surge in scrapped batteries, as well as to grow the EV battery production and supply chain.
Measures seen spurring motorcycle sales in Q4
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/10/2025
» Thailand's motorcycle market should record more sales in the final quarter of this year thanks to government stimulus measures that are expected to increase consumer purchasing power and lift business confidence, says Thai Honda, a manufacturer and distributor of motorcycles and multi-purpose engines.
Banpu acquires Bedrock for $370m
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/10/2025
» Energy conglomerate Banpu Plc has acquired Bedrock Production Llc, which owns upstream and midstream assets in the Barnett Shale in Texas, in the US. The transaction is valued at US$370 million or roughly 12 billion baht.
Industrial estates eager to improve supply chain
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/09/2025
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is planning to improve and add value to Thai supply chains to strengthen the manufacturing sector.
BoI prepares chip strategy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) is preparing to propose a new strategy enabling Thailand to evolve beyond producing advanced electronics.
EV battery recycling set to see sustained growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/08/2025
» Electric vehicle battery recycling could be a promising business, though the EV industry is facing challenges caused by the impact of the US trade policy and an economic slowdown, says management consultancy firm Arthur D Little (ADL).
SCG Packaging bullish on boosting revenue in H2
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/07/2025
» SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP) plans to take advantage of its robust sales in Southeast Asia to lift revenue in the second half of this year amid global concerns over the impact of the US's steep tariffs, set to take effect on Aug 1.
Motorcycle sales see 3.8% uptick in April
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/06/2025
» Domestic motorcycle sales slightly improved in April, attributed to sales promotions targeting prospective buyers keen on purchasing a new model, said the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).