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Taiwan's Somnics co-invests in factory
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/04/2024
» The government plan to develop Thailand as a medical hub in Southeast Asia has encouraged Thai and Taiwanese medical equipment companies to co-invest to build a new factory here, aiming to establish an export base for a variety of products, including those that improve sleep.
Toyota to make electric pickups in Thailand
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/03/2024
» The Japanese automaker Toyota wants to benefit from the rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Thailand by manufacturing electric pickup trucks in the country, a move viewed by an industry observer as a fresh effort to revamp its development of zero-emission cars.
Isuzu allocates B32bn for Thailand investments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/03/2024
» Yokohama, Japan-based automaker Isuzu Motors plans to spend ¥1 trillion (240 billion baht) to fuel its investments through 2030, with part of the budget allocated for battery cell and electric pickup manufacturing in Thailand, which will serve as the company's electric vehicle (EV) export base.
Conflict fuelling Thai jobseekers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/02/2024
» People from Myanmar are expected to flock to Thailand to seek jobs, following the impact of the years-long internal conflict in the neighbouring country, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Regime urged to rev up EEC growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/07/2023
» The next government will be asked to fuel growth of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) by speeding up the construction of a high-speed rail system linking three airports and through the second-phase development of the EEC, says the EEC Office.
Builder of high-speed railway to get more land
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/05/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand will provide additional land to the builder of the high-speed rail system linking three airports by October, in a bid to speed up construction of this key transport infrastructure in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Eastern Economic Corridor ramps up plan to stimulate investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/04/2023
» Authorities aim to bolster Thai GDP by pushing ahead with a plan to generate 2.2 trillion baht worth of investment in five targeted industries in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) by 2026.
Mercedes-Benz seeks local partners for EV charging
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/03/2023
» Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) is seeking more local business partners for joint investment in electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities to serve the growing domestic EV market.
Schneider Electric unit eyes renewables
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/02/2023
» Schneider Electric Thailand is focusing on renewable energy, with more installations of rooftop solar panels at its factory in order to reduce expensive power bills and help the government effort to cut carbon dioxide emissions.
IMH, Pornnarit Group to co-develop medical hub
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/02/2023
» Intermedical Care and Lab Hospital Plc (IMH) is teaming up with the Pornnarit Group to establish the IMH Medical Hub project -- valued at 1.2 billion baht -- in Samut Prakan's Bearing area.