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Shoring up the auto sector
Published on 24/02/2025
» The recent announcement by the Board of Investment (BoI) that Nissan Motor Thailand will maintain its investment here, following news reports that the parent company plans to close three factories overseas, is reflective of changes in the Thai automotive industry.
Asean and China are better together
Business, Giorgio Gamba and Krisda Phatcharoen, Published on 10/12/2024
» Recent data from fDi Markets shows manufacturing foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) now exceeds that going into China. This could be seen as evidence that Asean's gain is China's loss, as geopolitical tensions drive international businesses to diversify their supply chains.
Thai EV sales to miss target as banks curb loans on debt risk
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/09/2024
» Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) sales are set to miss target this year as lenders turn more cautious in sanctioning new auto loans with the nation’s household debt hovering near a record, according to an industry group.
Buyer's market
Lamonphet Apisitniran and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/09/2024
» More vehicles with fewer signs of wear entering the used car market is not always good news for sellers, although buyers certainly appreciate it.
Premium EV sales dip 35% in first half
Published on 23/07/2024
» Sales of premium electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand plunged 35% year-on-year during the first half of this year, but German luxury car maker BMW remains positive about its EV sales, with newly launched models in the MINI family in Bangkok expected to thrill the public.
Scandal stalks stocks
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Yuthana Praiwan and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/07/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was recently hit by an accounting and embezzlement scandal at Stark Corporation, which is estimated to have cost at least 14.7 billion baht in damages to shareholders and stock investors.
EV insurance in the driver's seat
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Somruedi Banchongduang, Yuthana Praiwan and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/07/2024
» Electric vehicle insurance has emerged as a crucial factor that could shape the future of Thailand's burgeoning EV industry.
Thai TV drama firm seeks global soft power
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/04/2024
» Be On Cloud, a company known for producing popular Boys Love or Y Series TV dramas, aims to promote Thailand's soft power and local products on the global stage through its series.
HSBC rolls out regional digital loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2024
» HSBC is offering a new US$1 billion growth fund to bolster platform players within the rapidly expanding regional digital economy.
Govt eyes $15bn investment after PM's global pitch
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/03/2024
» The government said it expects to garner at least US$15 billion (546 billion baht) in foreign direct investment in the next three years as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's trips around the world to woo electric vehicle (EV) makers and technology companies start to yield results.