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Board of Investment sees 139% rise in applications in first half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/07/2025
» Applications for investment promotion incentives in the first half of 2025 increased by 139% year-on-year to a record 1.06 trillion baht, led by investment in the digital sector, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Gamut of challenges await BoT governor
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/07/2025
» The new governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will immediately face challenges as business leaders want him to push for measures to reduce loan interest rates and relax lending criteria among state and privately-run banks as well as avoid a surge in the value of the baht.
Wellness targeted as key to growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/07/2025
» Thailand can use opportunities in the medical and wellness sector to deal with the domestic economy, which has experienced a slow pace of growth amid economic uncertainties this year.
Omoda & Jaecoo vows to expand Thai investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/07/2025
» Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) is planning to spend more money in a bid to stimulate sales of EVs amid the sluggish automotive market in Thailand.
BoI preps measures to withstand tariffs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/07/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) is launching measures to help Thai entrepreneurs withstand the impact of the US tariff policy and the trade war, ranging from abandoning the promotion of solar panel manufacturing to encouraging factories to adopt new technologies.
WHA shrugs off impact of US tariffs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/07/2025
» While the US's controversial reciprocal tariffs are causing some delays to international investment, Thailand is not expected to face a serious impact, according to WHA Corp, a Thai developer of industrial estates and built-to-suit logistics facilities.
Auto parts makers brace for the worst
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/07/2025
» Thai auto parts makers are preparing for the impact of Washington's steep tariff policy, coupled with concerns over global steel price fluctuations that may affect the automotive industry.
Motorcycle production and sales set to slow in 2nd half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/07/2025
» More motorcycle production and sales in Thailand during the first five months of 2025 do not guarantee bright business prospects as the industry looks likely to slow in the second half, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thai industrial estate promotions stepped up
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/07/2025
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is stepping up efforts to maintain the momentum of investment at its industrial estates, which could decelerate following America's imposition of a 36% tariff on Thai imports.
Thai manufacturers poised to take massive hit from US levy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/07/2025
» The proposed 36% tariff on US imports of Thai products could pile pressure on the manufacturing sector, with workers likely to bear the brunt, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).