Braskem Siam, a joint venture between Brazil’s Braskem and Thailand’s SCG Chemicals, has received approval from the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). Braskem and SCG have committed to investing THB 19.3 billion (USD 533 million) to construct a 200,000...
HARMAN, an electronics technology company and subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., has initiated the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Thailand with a groundbreaking ceremony today. The facility, spanning approximately 47,000 sqm, will be...
It has recently been reported that a prominent port and ship operator from Dubai has expressed interest in the Thai government’s Land Bridge project. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Suriya Jungrungreangkit, announced that he recently discussed...
To address the growing demand in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, Norwegian robotics company AutoStore inaugurated a new assembly factory in Rayong Province, Thailand, as announced in a recent press release. This significant development aims to expedite the deployment...
According to an economic forecast by TMBThanachart Analytics, Thai private hospitals are projected to generate over THB 322 billion (USD 8.8 billion) in revenue in 2024, marking a 4% increase from 2023. The private hospital sector in Thailand has expanded by more than...
KFC, the renown American fried chicken brand, has introduced its first kiosk model under the “quick and easy” concept at a bustling pier in Bangkok. Restaurants Development Co Ltd, a KFC franchise holder in Thailand, has launched its 296th branch at the...
It has been revealed that Thailand’s air force chief plans to visit Sweden and the U.S. ¡ to discuss the procurement of new fighter jets, potentially including a technology transfer agreement to support Thailand’s developing arms industry. Air Chief...
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approved incentives to attract the organizers of large international concerts, sporting events, and festivals. These incentives support the Government’s vision to strengthen Thailand’s status as a tourism hub and...
Gurīn Energy, a prominent Asian renewable energy developer headquartered in Singapore, has announced a partnership with Thai conglomerate WHA Utilities and Power Public Company Limited (WHAUP). Together, they have signed two power purchase agreements (PPAs) with the...
Pennsylvania-headquartered Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE), formerly Elliott Group, recently announced it has been contracted to provide a motor-driven recycle compressor with a variable frequency drive (VFD) for the Sustainable Fuel Development Project (SFP) by TTCL...
Mahindra & Mahindra, the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, has formally announced its plan to enter the ASEAN market, beginning with Thailand. ASEAN, a significant agricultural hub, sees around 80,000 tractors sold annually, making it one of the top...
According to research conducted by Siriraj Hospital and Mahidol University, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in Thailand, accounting for over 10% of all cancer cases in the country. It is the only malignancy with an increased incidence in both...
