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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.
Mideast conflict dents chip manufacturing
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/03/2026
» The United States and Israeli military operations against Iran are disrupting global supply chains, hitting semiconductor manufacturing hard and reverberating through chip‑dependent industries, particularly the automotive sector, which is watching developments closely.
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.
Rocky year eyed for auto parts makers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thai auto parts makers could face a rough 2026 as Mexico, a key car assembler, now imposes tariffs on goods, including car components, from countries without free trade agreements (FTAs).
Drastic plastic
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/12/2025
» In the global fight against climate change, plastics have emerged as both a symbol of modern convenience and an environmental challenge.
Ferrari offers luxury hybrid car locally
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/11/2025
» Italian automaker Ferrari has launched its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in Southeast Asia, choosing the Thai market for its debut, just as the government prepares to impose a higher rate of excise tax on cars, including luxury supercars, from 2026.
Yamaha Motor seeks to weave emotion into mobility
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/11/2025
» Global goals set for carbon neutrality and environmental sustainability are causing technological changes in mobility, with Yamaha Motor stepping up efforts to develop new products in line with the trend.
September sees rise in industry sentiment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/10/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) rose for the first time in seven months to 87.8 points in September, thanks to the speedy establishment of the new government and promising policies to deal with economic woes, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Homa Appliances receives BoI approval for 2 factories
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/10/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has granted approval to Homa Appliances (Thailand) Co, a unit of China's leading refrigerator exporter, to set up two manufacturing facilities in Thailand.
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.