Thailand crowns Leading smart cities June 21, 2024 Phuket has been ranked as the top province-based smart city, while the Wang Chan Valley in Rayong province was named the leading city-based smart area in the country, according to the Thailand Smart City Competitiveness Index 2023. more
PTTGC To turn Thailand into petrochemicals hub. June 19, 2024 PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC), the largest petrochemical producer in Thailand by capacity, aims to jump-start a downbeat industry by transforming the country into a high-value speciality petrochemical production hub in Southeast Asia.
Perks to cover battery refurbishment. June 18, 2024 Thailand continues to fuel the growth of its electric vehicle supply chain, with the latest investment incentives focusing on the repair and refurbishment of used EV batteries.
Thailand targets 280,000 workforce in high-tech sectors over 5 years. June 17, 2024 The government wants to produce a workforce of 80,000 in the semiconductor industry, 150,000 in electric vehicles (EVs) and 50,000 in artificial intelligence (AI). more
Thailand BOI Approves Investment Worth USD1.54 billion in Biochemicals, Data Centers, and Hospital June 14, 2024 Thailand’s Board of Investment approved large projects worth 56.95 billion baht, including a bio-ethylene plant, data centers, power plants, and a hospital, to advance economic growth and environmental protection. more
HSBC partners with BOI to promote investment in Thailand June 14, 2024 HSBC Thailand and Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote Thailand as Southeast Asia’s investment hub. more
How Ford factories are using carparks to generate power. June 14, 2024 Ford boasts the largest solar canopy carparks in Africa (Silverton Assembly Plant) and Thailand (Ford Thailand Manufacturing). more
Standard Energy prepares 3 GW silicon wafer, 3 GW PV cell factory in Thailand June 10, 2024 South Korea’s Standard Energy says the first batch of equipment has arrived at its new 3 GW silicon wafer and 3 GW solar cell smart factory in Thailand. Production is expected to commence in July. more
Mercedes-Benz Thailand Expands EV Production, 10 Years more with TAAP June 10, 2024 Mercedes-Benz accelerates the expansion of its EV production base in Thailand, renewing its contract with Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant (TAAP) for 10 years, extending the production base, after celebrating 45 years with 200,000 vehicles produced. more
