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Detailing Neta's fall from grace
Published on 12/07/2025
» Jutamas Tadthiemrom, an employee of a Bangkok-based media corporation, has been using her Neta electric vehicle (EV) for just over a year. The main reason she bought it was to reduce her fuel expenses, as she had used her previous car for more than 12 years.
Flat fare flaw
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/07/2025
» Re: "20-baht flat rate fare gets the nod", (BP, July 9).
China's intense EV rivalry tests Thailand's local production goals
Published on 04/07/2025
» Hyper-competition in China's electric vehicle sector is spilling over to its biggest market in Asia, Thailand, as smaller players struggle to compete with dominant BYD, putting ambitious local production plans at risk.
Battling the big apps
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2025
» In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, an application called Tam Sang Tam Song (On Demand Delivery) was launched by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation in collaboration with the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. The app was developed to assist motorbike taxi drivers and local restaurants through economic difficulties caused by lockdowns. As a pilot app, it was tested in Ladprao Soi 101 in Bangkok, Betong and Yala and received positive feedback.
RX Tradex Showcases Tech Future at Manufacturing Expo 2025
Published on 17/06/2025
» Bangkok, 11 May 2025 – RX Tradex is gearing up to host its flagship annual event, Manufacturing Expo 2025, ASEAN’s most comprehensive event for the manufacturing and supporting industries. The show will feature seven specialised exhibitions, showcasing cutting-edge machinery and smart solutions from over 2,000 brands across 30 countries, with 21 international pavilions representing China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan (R.O.C.). Occupying BITEC Halls 98–104 from 18–21 June 2025, the event is expected to welcome more than 85,000 attendees.
Thailand bids to join Alaska gas project before tariff talks
Published on 09/05/2025
» Thailand said it’s interested in co-developing a massive gas pipeline project in Alaska backed by President Donald Trump, as the Southeast Asian nation explores ways to cut its $46 billion trade surplus with the US before tariff talks.
ABBA fever grips Bangkok
Life, James Keller, Published on 08/05/2025
» In honour of the auspicious occasion of the birthday of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on April 2, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, produced in association with West End International, presented two mesmerising shows at the Thailand Cultural Centre. "ABBA The Symphonic Celebration" ensured two extremely well-attended performances which celebrated one of pop music's most lauded bands.
Taiwan Excellence Highlights Sustainable Innovations at Architect Expo
Published on 02/05/2025
» Bangkok, Thailand – 2 May 2025 – Taiwan Excellence took centre stage at the highly anticipated ARCHITECT Expo 2025, ASEAN’s premier construction technology event, held from 29 April to 4 May 2025 at CHALLENGER Hall 3, IMPACT Exhibition Centre in Thailand. The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion, located at Booth S305, showcased Taiwan’s latest sustainable construction solutions, highlighting the nation’s commitment to eco-friendly practices and cutting-edge innovation.
Himel Unveils Global Growth Strategy
Published on 30/04/2025
» BANGKOK – Himel, a globally acclaimed manufacturer and supplier of electric products, convened its first global distributor conference in Bangkok since 2019, bringing together distributors from over 40 countries. The event underscored the company's robust growth trajectory, commitment to innovation with over 150 new products, and a strategic focus on expanding its global footprint, which already spans across 60 countries, particularly in emerging markets and the renewable energy sector.
Protecting urban memory
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/04/2025
» Penprapa Ployseesuay did not know her husband's family had been the guardians of the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine until they married in 1997. She quit her factory job in Nakhon Pathom and relocated to Bangkok to start a family. Despite the departure of her husband, she has been unwavering in her caretaking duties.