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BoI approves B2.3bn heat-assisted storage project for WD unit
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved a 2.3-billion-baht research and development project on heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology for Western Digital's Thai unit, Western Digital Storage Technology (Thailand) Co (WD), with the aim of achieving hard disk drive capacities exceeding 100 terabytes (TB) by 2029.
Zhen Ding invests B65bn in local PCB joint venture
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/01/2026
» Thailand is set to become a hub for Southeast Asia's circuit board industry after the world's largest printed circuit board (PCB) maker, Zhen Ding Technology, announced a massive 65-billion-baht investment through its joint venture, Peng Shen Technology (Thailand).
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.
Manufacturers brace for tough 2026
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/01/2026
» Thailand's manufacturing sector is bracing for a difficult start to 2026, as political uncertainty, sluggish domestic demand and structural challenges continue to weigh on the economy.
National Food Institute seeks to beef up pet food exports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/11/2025
» The National Food Institute (NFI) is stepping up efforts to increase pet food exports to serve growing demand in foreign countries, especially Japan, Europe and the US.
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.
Panel to add new rights, perks to ease impact of GMT
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/08/2025
» The Commission on the National Competitiveness Enhancement for Targeted Industries Policies has resolved to add new rights and investment incentives, including tax credit refunds, to a law now being amended to ease the impact of the government's adoption of the global minimum tax (GMT).
Chinese EV maker to ramp up Thailand presence
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/05/2025
» China's state-owned Changan Automobile is looking to establish a research and development centre for right-hand-drive electric vehicles (EVs) and a regional office in Thailand.
Infineon plant set to open in 2026
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/01/2025
» German semiconductor maker Infineon Technologies is developing its first factory in Thailand to serve growing demand in the electric vehicle and data centre industries as well as businesses that use additional equipment for clean energy management.
Compeq invests B10.4bn in Thai PCB export base
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/12/2024
» Compeq, the world's fifth largest printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, has spent 10.4 billion baht on making Thailand its new key export base to serve growing demand for PCBs in a range of industries from electric vehicles to data centres, says the Board of Investment (BoI).