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FTI wary of conflict's impact on border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2024
» Recent armed conflict in Myanmar is causing concern over a possible further decline in border trade near Tak's Mae Sot district and a spike in illegal workers from Myanmar in Thailand, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
MPI declines for 17th month in a row
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/03/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) dipped for a 17th consecutive month in February, falling by 2.8% year-on-year to 99.2 points, as a result of lower manufacturing in key areas like the automotive industry, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
EconThai sees tricky H2 for businesses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/03/2024
» Businesses are likely to find it difficult to get through the second half of this year, as people's purchasing power remains weak amid a high level of household debt, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Promotions set to drive EV sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/12/2023
» Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Thailand are expected to reach 70,000 units this year thanks to the launch of new models and marketing campaigns, especially during November and December, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Opportunity knocks amid sweetener scares
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/08/2023
» Concerns over aspartame, an artificial sweetener, emerged recently when the World Health Organization revealed in July that it may be carcinogenic.
Efforts to help parts producers evolve
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/05/2023
» The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) plans to equip Thai auto parts producers with electric vehicle (EV) technology know-how as part of measures to help them better compete with Chinese firms that are expanding their EV-related businesses in Thailand.
Pentinum, Luyuan team up on plant
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/03/2023
» Pentinum Electronics Co has partnered with China's Luyuan Electric Vehicles Co for a 50-million-baht investment in the construction of an electric motorcycle factory in Thailand, which would allow the Chinese firm to keep growing its exports amid the impact of the US-China trade war.
New 7-Eleven sales channel for SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/10/2021
» The Department of Industrial Promotion (DIP) has launched a new project to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expand their sales channels online and in convenience stores by asking CP All Plc, the operator of 7-Eleven shops, to lend a hand.
Scaling peaks of success
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/03/2021
» Despite a leading role in setting goals for WHA Corporation, Jareeporn "June" Jarukornsakul defines her leadership simply by recalling a role-playing game when she was a child.
Gunkul banking on innovation for growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/12/2020
» Naruechon Dhumrongpiyawut has fresh ideas to make Gunkul Engineering Plc a key player in integrated energy businesses domestically and internationally.