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Call for police reform to boost tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/02/2026
» Tourism operators are urging the government to reform law enforcement and regulation, as businesses and tourists suffer from worsening bribery issues, hampering the nation's tourism reputation.
Toyota to raise global hybrid car output by 30% in 2028 as EV demand slows
Kyodo News, Published on 05/02/2026
» KYODO — Toyota Motor Corp will increase its global hybrid vehicle production in 2028 by 30% from the level planned for this year, accounting for some 60% of its worldwide output, sources close to the matter said Thursday.
Petroleum law changes put on hold
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) has finished drafting amendments to the Petroleum Act to ensure the continuity of petroleum production when licences expire, avoiding delays that can result in expensive electricity bills.
Politics addresses tourism roadblocks
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/01/2026
» As the general election approaches in less than a month, political parties have begun to announce policies aimed at stimulating the economy amid the slowdown.
Phuket nightspot operators want crackdown on illegal operations
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/01/2026
» With the recent bribery case regarding entertainment operators in Phuket resurfacing, the private sector urged a crackdown on illegal operations such as staying open late for nightlife venues as well as unlicensed accommodations, which tarnish the tourist island’s reputation and deprive the government of tax revenue.
Outlook remains cloudy for 2026
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2026
» With Thailand's economy in 2026 projected to grow modestly at around 1.5%, several business sectors have begun preparing for potential headwinds -- some persisting from last year and others emerging as new risks, particularly with a planned general election in February.
New administration may lift automotive momentum
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/01/2026
» The arrival of a new government in 2026 could provide much‑needed momentum for Thailand's automotive sector, which continues to grapple with sluggish consumer spending and fallout from the Thai‑Cambodian border dispute, according to Noriaki Yamashita, president of Toyota Motor Thailand.
Chinese telco could face $1-billion US fine for bribery
Reuters, Published on 11/12/2025
» The Chinese telecoms equipment maker ZTE Corp may pay more than $1 billion to the US government to resolve years-old allegations of foreign bribery, according to two people familiar with the matter.
China floods the world with gasoline cars it can't sell at home
Reuters, Published on 02/12/2025
» WARSAW — China's electric vehicle (EV) industry captured half its domestic market in just a few years, crushing sales of gasoline-powered vehicles from once-dominant global automakers.
Japanese firms pledge to maintain pickup capacity
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/12/2025
» Japanese automakers Isuzu and Toyota have vowed to maintain pickup manufacturing capacity in Thailand and continue purchasing auto parts, despite a sharp decline in domestic sales, aiming to shield parts suppliers from financial strain.