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Thailand cuts 2026 car output target as exports weaken

SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2026

Thailand lowers its 2026 vehicle production target to 1.45 million units as Middle East disruption, trade barriers and EV competition hit exports

Refineries, motor vehicles and palm oil pull June industrial output lower

MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026

Second-quarter production fell 1.79%, though domestic demand supported sugar, cleaning products, soap, cosmetics and pet food

Thai steel groups demand action over legal threats in TIS 24 review

July 17, 2026

Ten Thai steel-industry associations have appealed to the prime minister and the industry minister to protect government officials and technical experts involved in revising the country’s standard for deformed steel bars

Chinese investment drives EEC land prices higher in Thailand

June 23, 2026

Chinese investors are driving demand for EEC industrial land, pushing up prices in Chonburi and Rayong as Thailand attracts more manufacturing FDI

FTI pushes MiT procurement as Thai industry faces risks

June 04, 2026

FTI proposes expanding Made in Thailand policy while accelerating AI-led Intelligent Industry measures to strengthen Thai manufacturing

Palm oil price rise requests mount as state checks stock costs

April 22, 2026

Officials are scrutinising crude palm oil inventory data after six manufacturers sought approval to increase bottled palm oil prices

10 associations press state to tighten IF steel factory scrutiny

April 16, 2026

Ten Thai steel associations are urging tighter TISI and environmental checks before any induction furnace steel mills are allowed to resume production

Thai industry warns of stagflation risk as factory closures jump 58%

April 14, 2026

Factory closures rose 58% in early 2026 as Thai industry warns energy costs, supply strain and weak demand could push the economy towards stagflation

Soaring costs sink famed plastic factory after 50 years

April 10, 2026

Comos Corporation will shut by end-April after 50 years, hit by surging oil-linked plastic costs, falling sales and more than THB40 million in debt

Thai steel industry seeks state backing as costs force price rises

April 04, 2026

Thai steel makers seek anti-dumping action and stronger state support after war-driven energy and freight costs trigger price rises of 10-15%

FTI Board Elections Begin Amidst Proxy Row and High-Profile Withdrawal

March 30, 2026

The race for the 17th FTI Chairmanship enters a decisive phase as members vote for a new board following Chana Poomee’s exit over governance allegations

Nearly 80 factories shut in January 2026: DIW

February 16, 2026

DIW data show 79 factories closed in January 2026 worth 2.66bn baht, while 59 opened and 29 expanded as Thailand’s GDP outlook softens

China’s 15th plan to reshape demand; DITP flags risks and openings for Thai firms

January 25, 2026

DITP says China’s 15th plan (2026–2030) will affect Thai trade and investment, urging a shift to high-value, green and tech-driven products and services.

Asia factory activity firms on AI-driven export orders

January 02, 2026

Asia’s manufacturing ended 2025 stronger as export orders improved on AI hardware demand, with Taiwan and South Korea PMIs back in expansion

10 Thai Steel Associations urge government to tighten regulations

December 17, 2025

10 Thai Steel Associations urge the government to enforce stricter regulations on steel factories, emphasizing the importance of public safety and updated standards before allowing production to resume