Lamonphet Apisitniran

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Private sector jittery

4 days ago | bangkokpost.com | Nareerat Wiriyapong |Phusadee Arunmas |Lamonphet Apisitniran

Political quagmire threatens investment PUBLISHED : 24 Jun 2025 at 05:03 Anti-government demonstrators gather in Phuket to demand Ms Paetongtarn resign or dissolve parliament. As the leaked private conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Hun Sen of Cambodia threatens the continuity of the government, politics has once again become a leading concern among the business community and investors.
Cambodia’s economic response downplayed

1 week ago | bangkokpost.com | Wichit Chantanusornsiri |Lamonphet Apisitniran |Phusadee Arunmas

Thailand’s neighbour may be a step ahead but measures unlikely to have big impact, say analysts Trucks wait to cross the border at the Chong Chom checkpoint in Kap Choeng district of the northeastern province of Surin on June 9.
Troubled EV firm Neta may have to repay Thai subsidies

2 weeks ago | bangkokpost.com | Wichit Chantanusornsiri |Lamonphet Apisitniran

Deputy finance minister reiterates conditions that firms setting up Thai plants must meet Listen to this article Play Pause Visitors check out the latest EVs and other models of cars displayed at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show on March 24.
Troubled EV firm Neta may have to repay Thai subsidies

2 weeks ago | bangkokpost.com | Wichit Chantanusornsiri |Lamonphet Apisitniran

Deputy finance minister reiterates conditions that firms setting up Thai plants must meet Visitors check out the latest EVs and other models of cars displayed at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show on March 24. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb) Electric vehicle (EV) importers participating in the Thai government’s subsidy programme are required to return any subsidies received if they fail to comply with the conditions, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
EV sector faces bumpy road

2 weeks ago | bangkokpost.com | Lamonphet Apisitniran |Nareerat Wiriyapong

An EV factory in Rayong operated by Great Wall Motor. The company recently added diesel-fuelled vehicles to its portfolio in Thailand. A recent uptick in electric vehicle sales may not signify a smooth path for the Thai EV industry following double-digit growth.
Manufacturers expected to face slowdown in second half

3 weeks ago | bangkokpost.com | Lamonphet Apisitniran

PUBLISHED : 7 Jun 2025 at 04:45 Cargo ships at the Laem Chabang deep-sea port in Chon Buri. Thai exports are expected to remain volatile this year due to the impact of Washington's trade policy. The manufacturing sector may slow in the second half as exports are likely to fall if Thailand fails to reach an agreement with the US that lowers the proposed reciprocal tariff, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Carasti anticipates growth in car leasing

3 weeks ago | bangkokpost.com | Lamonphet Apisitniran

PUBLISHED : 6 Jun 2025 at 06:05 Mobile phone apps make car leasing more convenient for motorists. Changes in Thai drivers' behaviour in a sluggish automotive market offer business opportunities for car subscription service provider Carasti, which is encouraging people to lease cars for short-term use as part of a daily routine.
Motorcycle sales see 3.8% uptick in April

3 weeks ago | bangkokpost.com | Lamonphet Apisitniran

PUBLISHED : 3 Jun 2025 at 03:30 A display of colourful motorcycles catches the attention of a visitor attending the Bangkok International Motor Show in April. Varuth Hirunyatheb Domestic motorcycle sales slightly improved in April, attributed to sales promotions targeting prospective buyers keen on purchasing a new model, said the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Sales increased 3.8% year-on-year to 131,950 units in April, driven by attractive pricing, the FTI noted.
Improving auto sector drives manufacturing rise

4 weeks ago | bangkokpost.com | Lamonphet Apisitniran

PUBLISHED : 31 May 2025 at 05:23 Listen to this article Play Pause A dog wears glasses at Pet Expo Thailand 2025 in Bangkok. Animal feed production increased in April, driven by the growth of the pet market both domestically and overseas. Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) rose by 2.1% year-on-year to 92.3 points in April, driven mainly by the improving automotive industry, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Concerns over foreign ‘zero-dollar’ factories

1 month 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.