Lamonphet Apisitniran

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Concerns over foreign ‘zero-dollar’ factories

1 week ago | bangkokpost.com | Lamonphet Apisitniran

FTI members fear for Thai manufacturers PUBLISHED : 29 May 2025 at 19:25 Workers peel shrimp at a seafood processing facility in Samut Sakhon province. Food processing is one of the industries facing an impact from foreign-run zero-dollar factories.
Thonburi Healthcare to sell new shares to raise capital

1 week ago | bangkokpost.com | Lamonphet Apisitniran

PUBLISHED : 29 May 2025 at 05:32 Listen to this article Play Pause Thonburi Healthcare Group plans to ask shareholders to raise capital. Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG) is preparing to raise funds to handle its debt as well as increase revenue by selling new shares and enhancing synergy with Ramkhamhaeng Hospital Plc (RAM).
Vimut anticipating 40% jump in revenue

1 week ago | bangkokpost.com | Lamonphet Apisitniran

PUBLISHED : 29 May 2025 at 03:30 Listen to this article Play Pause Vimut has been investing in modern medical technology as part of an effort to boost its revenue. Vimut Holding Hospital Co, a unit of real estate developer Pruksa Holding, expects its revenue to soar by 40% this year, driven by tourism and the hospital's investment in innovative healthcare services. Last year Vimut earned 1.2 billion baht, a year-on-year increase of 35%.
THG to sell new shares to raise capital

1 week ago | bangkokpost.com | Lamonphet Apisitniran

PUBLISHED : 29 May 2025 at 05:32 Thonburi Healthcare Group plans to ask shareholders to raise capital. Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG) is preparing to raise funds to handle its debt as well as increase revenue by selling new shares and enhancing synergy with Ramkhamhaeng Hospital Plc (RAM). The moves are meant to support THG's stable and sustainable growth, as well as investment expansion in the healthcare business, said chief financial officer Pumipat Chatnoraset.
Steel manufacturers merge to survive

1 week ago | bangkokpost.com | Lamonphet Apisitniran

PUBLISHED : 28 May 2025 at 05:55 Cold-rolled steel sheets made by TCRSS. The company is merging with Thai Coated Steel Sheet to stay afloat in a choppy market. Two local steel manufacturers -- Thai Coated Steel Sheet Ltd (TCS) and Thai Cold Rolled Steel Sheet Plc (TCRSS) -- have decided to merge to survive the undulations of the steel market given major economic uncertainties as a result of Washington's trade policy.
BoI looks to South Korea to beef up high tech sector

1 week ago | bangkokpost.com | Lamonphet Apisitniran

PUBLISHED : 27 May 2025 at 03:30 Listen to this article Play Pause The Board of Investment (BoI) aims to encourage more South Korean business people to invest in Thailand to help the country boost high technology development, notably artificial intelligence (AI). From January to March, South Korean firms submitted seven investment projects worth 1.2 billion baht to the board to apply for investment incentives.
Inoue Rubber eyes 5% revenue uptick

1 week ago | bangkokpost.com | Lamonphet Apisitniran

PUBLISHED : 26 May 2025 at 05:38 Ms Pimjai says the country needs to deal with the US reciprocal tariff on Thai exports to avoid damaging Thailand's competitiveness. SET-listed rubber auto parts manufacturer Inoue Rubber Thailand expects revenue to increase by 5% this year, driven by demand for premium motorcycle tyres during a 90-day pause in Washington's reciprocal tariffs.
EcoLife initiative takes great leap forward

1 week ago | bangkokpost.com | Lamonphet Apisitniran

Foreign guests staying at resorts on Koh Samui are helping to combat climate change while enjoying a fun ride on an elephant. While greeting elephants or enjoying a ride on a pachyderm has little to do with efforts at reducing carbon dioxide emissions, EcoLife has linked these activities to its campaign to slow climate change.
High household debt dents auto sector

2 weeks ago | bangkokpost.com | Lamonphet Apisitniran

PUBLISHED : 23 May 2025 at 03:30 Thailand's automotive industry remains volatile as household debt is still elevated, though domestic vehicle sales managed to rise slightly in April for the first time in 23 months, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Auto sales increased by nearly 1% year-on-year to 47,193 units for the period, driven by heavy electric vehicle (EV) sales campaigns by many companies, especially during the Bangkok International Motor Show in early April.
Amata VN preps new industrial complex

2 weeks ago | bangkokpost.com | Lamonphet Apisitniran

Aims to draw more Vietnam investment PUBLISHED : 22 May 2025 at 03:35 Listen to this article Play Pause Mrs Somhatai (centre left) and Bui Van Quang (centre right) during the MoU signing ceremony marking their cooperation to develop a new industrial complex in Vietnam. SET-listed Amata VN, an industrial estate developer in Vietnam, is working with the Vietnamese government to develop a new industrial complex to draw more foreign investment to the country.