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EV makers struggle to improve after-sales service
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 05/02/2026
» Thailand's electric vehicle industry is struggling to improve after-sales services, which remain unsatisfactory due to the rapid growth of EV sales and growing maintenance demand, says Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand), a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned automaker Chery Automobile.
Warning over fallout from tariffs court case
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2026
» Business executives warn of renewed turbulence if the US Supreme Court eventually rules against President Donald Trump in a high-profile case challenging the legality of his global import tariffs, saying uncertainties would mar economic sentiment.
Call for swift reform of tax incentives
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/01/2026
» Tax benefits for salaried workers will gradually decline from 2027 if long-term savings and investment measures are not improved, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Australian case flags inverter safety gaps
Business, Yuthana Praiwan and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/12/2025
» Thailand's growing dependence on renewable power is fuelling demand for reliable electrical equipment to avoid facing an issue similar to one that took place in Australia where energy controllers led to a serious issue rather than instilling confidence.
Senator Nantana to use ruling in ethics case
Business, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/11/2025
» Senator Nantana Nantavaropas says she will submit a Dusit District Court ruling that cleared her of defaming a fellow senator as evidence to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) as part of her defence against an ethics violation charge.
Challenges to clinical trial growth in Thailand
Business, Published on 15/10/2025
» Thailand has potential to become an increasingly attractive location for pharmaceutical companies to conduct clinical trials. The total number of clinical trials conducted in 2024 was 527, an increase of 1.9% from 2023, BMI research has found.
Thai stocks unlikely to suffer from US shutdown
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/10/2025
» The US government shutdown is likely to have a minimal impact on the Thai stock market, which bounced back to surpass 1,300 points on Tuesday, unless the standoff in Washington is prolonged, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Bank of Thailand easing cycle to extend to 2026
Business, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is expected to continue its easing cycle for the rest of 2025 amid a slowing economy. It has maintained its growth forecasts at 2.3% for 2025 and 1.7% for 2026. Our 2025 forecast is in line with the central bank's. However, recent political instability adds downside risks to growth.
Asian shares dip as Wall Street rally stalls
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/09/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian markets retreated on Friday amid end-of-quarter repositioning by investors, after concerns about high valuations and mixed signals from US Federal Reserve officials on interest rates stalled a record-breaking rally on Wall Street.
Hope for more rate cuts buoy Asian shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares were headed for weekly gains on Friday on hopes of further interest rate cuts around the world, though the Nikkei retreated from record highs after the Bank of Japan said it would start to offload some of its massive equity fund holdings.