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Global Automakers Expand Electric Vehicle Supply Chains in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor

International automotive and battery-component manufacturers are increasing production capacity across Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor, reinforcing the country’s role in Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle and next-generation mobility supply chains.
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Thai Authorities Escalate Investigation Into Disputed Temple Land and Property Claims
Anutin Charnvirakul and Thaksin Shinawatra Hold High-Level Talks Amid Shifting Thai Political Dynamics
Thai Footwear Brand Nanyang Blends Isan Heritage With Contemporary Fashion in Limited Edition
CP Axtra Prepares to Open Happitat Lifestyle and Retail Destination at True Digital Park
Thailand Tightens Oversight of Non-Bank Digital Financial Services
Global Automakers Expand Electric Vehicle Supply Chains in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor
Thailand Targets More Than Thirty-Five Million Foreign Tourists as Flight Capacity Expands
Thailand Investment Commitments Strengthen as High-Tech and Artificial Intelligence Projects Expand
B.Grimm Power Reports Strong Second-Quarter Profit Growth and Declares Interim Dividend
Thailand Cabinet Approves Public Sector Workforce Reform to Cut Recurring Costs
Thailand Launches “Made in Thailand” Industrial Drive Ahead of US Trade Talks
Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor Expands Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Capacity
Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai Hotels See Strong Bookings Ahead of Peak Travel Season
Bank of Thailand Keeps Key Interest Rate at One Percent to Support Economic Recovery
Thailand Tourism Authority Wins Recognition for Low-Carbon Hospitality Initiatives
Thailand Draws Strong Foreign Investment in Semiconductors, Electronics and Digital Infrastructure
China’s Kimi Launches AI-Focused Credit Card With Agricultural Bank of China and American Express
Thailand’s 2026 Advertising Market Set to Stay Flat as Brands Shift Spending to Digital Commerce
Honda Thailand Launches 619,000-Baht Hybrid as Japanese Automakers Face Chinese EV Competition
Thailand Ends 1,500-Baht Import Tax Exemption as Social Security Wage Ceiling Rises
Royal Cliff Hotels Group in Pattaya Wins Thailand Green Tourism Award
Thailand Arrests 13 Foreign Nationals in Hua Hin Property Nominee Crackdown
Thailand Reviews Excise Tax Structure to Protect Domestic Manufacturers
Thailand Raises Rail and Port Infrastructure Budgets to Strengthen Flood Protection
Bangkok Luxury Condominiums Hold Up Despite Broader Property Market Slowdown
Thailand Digital Sector Gains Confidence as Corporate AI Demand Surges
Thai Government Pension Fund Shifts Investments Toward AI Growth and Thai Equities
Thailand Prepares Rooftop Solar Subsidies as Clean Energy Investment Gains Momentum
Thai Airways to Resume Direct Bangkok-Xiamen Flights in October
Thailand’s Prime Minister Pledges Tougher Gun Laws After Nonthaburi School Shooting
Thailand Plans 50 Billion to 60 Billion Baht Rooftop Solar Subsidy Programme
Thailand Approves 750 Billion Baht in Data Center Projects as Government Tightens Investment Screening
Taiwan Extends Visa Exemption for Thai Tourists as Bangkok Airport Enforces Dining Price Controls
Thailand Advances Tech and Sustainability Goals with First Lunar Payload, AI Leadership, and Carbon Capture Pilot
Donald Trump Warns FIFA Against Ousting Gianni Infantino Amid Revolt by Global Football Leaders
Rent-to-Own Housing Schemes Gain Attention Among Younger Thai Buyers Facing High Property Prices
Mekong River Commission Issues Flood Warnings for Thailand’s Northeastern Border Provinces
Thai Authorities Examine Foreign Business Networks Under Bangkok’s ‘Huai Khwang Model’
Thailand Moves to Tighten Firearm Controls Under Proposed Firearms Act Revisions
Thailand Marks Queen Sirikit’s Birthday Anniversary With Royal Ceremonies at the Grand Palace
Thailand’s Stock Market Shows Resilience as Corporate Earnings Hold Up Amid Regional Volatility
Thai Airways to Resume Direct Bangkok-Xiamen Flights in October
Thailand Extends Investment Incentives Through 2027 to Support Advanced Manufacturing and Green Technology
Thailand to Accelerate State Enterprise Investment in Transport, Energy and Digital Infrastructure
Thai Private Sector Raises 2026 Growth and Export Forecasts on Artificial Intelligence Demand
Thailand Fast-Tracks More Than Seven Billion Dollars in Strategic Digital and Technology Investments
Thai University Unveils Low-Cost CAR-T Therapy Achieving 90 Percent Cancer Remission
Bangkok Bank and Business Leaders Push Deeper Thailand-Vietnam Trade and Investment Links
PTT Global Chemical Targets More Specialty Chemicals as Second-Quarter EBITDA Reaches 26.9 Billion Baht
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