Honda weighs new US hybrid factory while USMCA review clouds strategy
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
Honda’s North American vehicle output is nearing capacity, while 15 hybrid models are planned worldwide and no candidate US site or scale of investment has been disclosed.
Thailand FastPass Gives Investors a Clearer, Quicker Route from Approval to Reality
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026
Thailand has launched Thailand FastPass, uniting eight state agencies to shorten approval and licensing timelines, unlock over 700 billion baht in investment and strengthen the kingdom’s role as a regional hub for future industries.
US drone factory proposal for Thailand remains under detailed study
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Thailand is studying feasibility, value for money and a technology-transfer framework following a US visit by the Permanent Secretary for Defence, Surasant Kongsiri says.
Nestlé unveils 23-billion-baht Nescafé production hub in Thailand
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026
Nestlé has announced plans to invest 23 billion baht in a new Nescafé factory in Thailand after terminating its joint-venture agreement with Quality Coffee Products Co Ltd (QCP), the company that previously manufactured Nescafé products in the country
Steel mills face random checks as minister warns repeat offenders risk licence revocation
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa says steel mills must meet Thai Industrial Standards regardless of production technology, with repeat violations risking licence revocation.