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Tax changes to cushion blow of US tariffs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) expects to decide next week on a plan to offer new tax incentives to help investors cope with the impact of US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff policy.
Government urged to monitor nominee firms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/05/2025
» The government is being asked to carefully promote foreign investment as some transnational firms plan to set up nominee businesses, where foreigners use Thai nationals as proxies.
Tata Steel bullish on ductile rebar
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/05/2025
» Growing demand for stronger steel in buildings located in areas that may be deemed prone to earthquakes has led Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc, a unit of India's largest manufacturer, to increase production of ductile rebar steel.
Motorcycle output downgrade mulled
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/05/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is considering downgrading Thailand's motorcycle manufacturing target, even though total production increased during the first quarter of this year.
Siam Cement frets over impact of US tariffs on Asean
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2025
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, is worried about the impact of Washington's new tariff policy on Southeast Asia, as the region is the company's main market.
Millcon upbeat on production restart
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2025
» Local steelmaker Millcon Steel Plc is optimistic about resuming production after getting through tough competition, mainly caused by low-cost steel imports from China.
SMEs lag behind in using AI, robotics
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2025
» With modern technologies such as robotic systems and artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly becoming an essential part of business, entrepreneurs are being encouraged to seriously consider a shift to newer, technology-driven operations to increase their competitiveness.
New economic zones being considered
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is expected to consider a plan to set up new economic zones in the North and Northeast to lift regional economies far from the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), which has been heavily promoted.
Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand to prep 'service industrial estate'
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/04/2025
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is conducting a feasibility study on a plan to establish a "service industrial estate" in Chon Buri to serve the government's plan to develop an entertainment complex.
GWM devises plan for diesel cars in Rayong
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/04/2025
» China-based GWM (Great Wall Motor) International, which spent several billion baht developing a Thai electric vehicle (EV) factory, is adjusting its business strategy, including a plan to produce more diesel-fuelled cars, in response to economic uncertainties in Thailand and overseas.