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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.
Ferrari gears up to launch first EV
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 09/10/2025
» Ferrari has showcased the technology behind its first electric vehicle but said on Thursday that petrol and hybrid vehicles would remain at the heart of its supercar lineup until 2030.
Electricity unlikely to become more expensive this year
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/07/2025
» Electricity bills are unlikely to become more expensive later this year as authorities plan to manage power tariffs to avoid increasing the financial burden on people amid a sluggish economy, says Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Trade tensions remain on edge
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/05/2025
» After the US announced on April 9 it would temporarily suspend tariff hikes on several countries for 90 days, the global trade sector breathed a sigh of relief.
Unease grows over Trump tariffs despite 'progress' in Japan trade talks
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» TOKYO - Uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariff blitz mounted Thursday after the Fed chief warned of rising prices and "volatility" while "progress" flagged by the US president in talks with Japan lifted markets slightly.
NT, Eutelsat LEO service set to be launched on March 25
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/03/2025
» The partnership between state enterprise National Telecom (NT) and Eutelsat OneWeb to provide a broadband internet service in Southeast Asia via a low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite is expected to launch service on March 25.
Bank of Thailand leaves interest rate unchanged
News Agencies and Online Reporters, Published on 18/12/2024
» The Bank of Thailand left its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, as widely expected, after delivering a surprise cut at its previous meeting in October.
Auto parts makers eye new markets
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/10/2024
» Thai auto parts manufacturers for internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered vehicles may need to look for new markets overseas as the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) threatens to disrupt their business, says Tru Automotive Co, a supplier of auto parts under the TRW brand.
Thrilling AMG coupés up the ante
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/09/2024
» While getting ready for a test drive might take half a minute or so, the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 can catapult the driver from 0-100 kilometres per hour in just 4.2sec.
War of independence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/05/2024
» Following a speech by Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra declaring the independence of the Bank of Thailand an obstacle to fixing a stagnant economy, the issue has been echoed in media reports, fuelling an ongoing rift between the central bank and the coalition government.