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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.
Thai auto industry employment declining
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/11/2024
» Employment in Thailand’s automotive and auto parts industries as well as car financing services is declining as domestic car sales have been sluggish for months, with the latest job cuts by Nissan Motor adding to the misery.
Taking a closer look at the EV expansion
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/03/2024
» Domestic sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) skyrocketed last year by 603% year-on-year to 73,568 units, with the trend expected to continue this year, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Federation of Thai Industries warns of business woes ahead of minimum wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/02/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) says businesses will suffer from a surge in operating costs if the government pushes ahead with its plan to raise the daily minimum wage to 400 baht this year.
Isuzu mulls e-pickup factory
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/10/2023
» Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors plans to build a factory to make electric pickups in Thailand if local demand for the vehicles increases significantly, says Tri Petch Isuzu, the local distributor of cars under the Isuzu brand.
Beijing easing to foster Thai growth in 2023
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/12/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects Thailand's economic recovery to hit the fast track next year, driven by higher tourism revenue and exports following China's decision to reopen its borders from Jan 8.
Power hike to force up price of goods
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/12/2022
» Entrepreneurs under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plan to increase product prices by 5-12% if the government implements its plan to increase the power tariff between January and April next year.
Call for state to cut benzine excise tax
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/02/2022
» The government should offer another temporary excise tax cut of three baht on benzine to ease the financial burden from soaring global oil prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine clash, says a Thammasat University economist.
State urged to join growing trade pact to boost exports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/09/2021
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) said it continued to support Thailand's participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to expand its export markets and boost the economy.
Millcon pioneers road construction with steel waste
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/10/2020
» New road construction at a steel factory compound in Rayong inspired Sureerat Leesawadtrakul, Millcon Steel's president for business innovation, to try a new technique in Thailand.