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SCGD invests B599mn in Vietnam plant
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/01/2026
» SCG Décor Plc (SCGD), a seller of decorative surfaces and bathroom products, is set to invest 599 million baht to expand production of glazed porcelain tiles at its factory in Vietnam, aiming to capture rising global demand despite Thailand's sluggish economy.
Assessing Vietnam's economic powerhouse
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2026
» It was welcome news when the Board of Investment (BoI) announced a sharp rise in investment applications in 2025.
Siam Cement Group sees 5% growth in revenue this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/01/2025
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, expects its revenue to increase by 5% this year, up from 511 billion baht in 2024, thanks to the improving Thai and Asean economies.
Industry clusters set to generate B1.2bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/09/2021
» The Department of Industry Promotion (DIP) expects to generate 1.2 billion baht in economic value for Thailand with its plan to help entrepreneurs modernise their businesses through industrial cluster development.
BoI expects proposals to hit B500bn target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/08/2021
» The Board of Investment (BoI) anticipates that the value of investment project proposals under its tax privilege programme, especially in such high-tech industries as electronics, will reach a 500-billion-baht target this year despite the volatile Covid-19 situation.
FTI upgrades production target on export prospects
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/07/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has increased its total car production target this year to 1.55-1.6 million units, fuelled by good export prospects, although the third wave of the pandemic is expected to deal a blow to the domestic car industry.
BoI offers tax incentives to boost production technology
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/07/2021
» Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit expects Thailand to become a leading country with robotic and automation technology by 2026, following investments in robot-based production systems.
Siam Cement targets machine upgrades
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/06/2021
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG) is maintaining its investment budget at 65-75 billion baht for the second half this year even though the third wave of the pandemic has hurt its businesses.
Value of BoI tax perk submissions jumps 80%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/05/2021
» The value of investment projects submitted under the Board of Investment (BoI) tax incentive programmes skyrocketed by 80% year-on-year to 123.36 billion baht in the first quarter, driven mainly by the pandemic and subsequent measures to curb the spread of the virus, including a work-from-home guideline.
Machinery maker SKC set for growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/08/2019
» Farm machinery maker Siam Kubota Corporation (SKC) set a five-year business plan to develop a foothold in Thailand with annual revenue of 100 billion baht by 2023.