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Thailand seeks concert hub status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/08/2025
» Even though the government recently faced a backlash over a potential €50 million (1.88 billion baht) investment to bring Tomorrowland, the global electronic dance music event, to Thailand for five years, the private sector and venue owners still support the plan to establish the country as an entertainment hub because of its fiscal impact.
Thailand, UK endorse 'enhanced trade' pact
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/09/2024
» Thailand and the UK officially signed an enhanced trade partnership (ETP) on Wednesday, aimed at increasing trade and investment between the two nations.
BMW to announce local EV battery plant plan
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/02/2024
» BMW Group Thailand is planning to build an electric vehicle battery factory in Thailand this year to support its sales of battery EVs and plug-in hybrid EVs, competing with Chinese EV supply chains.
BMW unit to settle EV plant plan by year-end
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/10/2023
» BMW Group Thailand will finalise its plan to build an electric vehicle (EV) factory in Thailand within this year as the Munich-based premium car manufacturer joins other automakers worldwide in seeking to take advantage of opportunities in the EV industry, which is being strongly backed by the government.
BMW observes growing corporate demand for EVs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/05/2023
» BMW Group Thailand has recorded a growing preference for electric vehicles (EVs) among its corporate customers, with EV sales in this group increasing by 11.9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023.
Thai firms focus on new businesses
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 20/12/2022
» Thailand is following an emerging trend seen across Southeast Asia where companies prioritise the building of new businesses, with strong interest in those relating to sustainability, according to a recent study.
Airlines pushing for single pilot flights
Business, Bloomberg, Published on 22/11/2022
» Airlines and regulators are pushing to have just one pilot in the cockpit of passenger jets instead of two. It would lower costs and ease pressure from crew shortages, but placing such responsibility on a single person at the controls is unsettling for some.
Worries about economic slowdown depress stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 21/05/2022
» Recap: Global shares moved higher on Friday but were still heading for losses compared with a week earlier as investors remain worried over high inflation and an economic slowdown.
Foodpanda targets quick commerce opportunities
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/04/2022
» Siripa Jungsawat, the newly installed managing director of Foodpanda Thailand, has vowed to grow the business beyond the food delivery platform by driving towards quick commerce (Q-commerce) for groceries and health and beauty products by capitalising on its customer database.
Black News Channel Shuts Down Two Years After Debut
Business, Lillian Rizzo, Published on 28/03/2022
» Black News Channel, a cable news network that went on the air two years ago to provide an alternative look at news from Black Americans' perspective, is shutting down, the outlet's chief executive told employees on Friday.