Chonburi: Champions for the largest number of new factories in December 2023
New factories were licensed in December 2023, totaling 145 factories. Chonburi was the province where 17 new factories opened, with a total capital of 1,736.09 million baht
Chonburi: Champions for the largest number of new factories in January 2024
New factories were licensed in January 2024, totaled 203 factories. Chonburi was the province where 17 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,176.00 m…
Japan’s Manufacturing Scene Is Fluctuating – Quality Is A Management Problem
Japan’s manufacturing scene is in flux, with quality becoming a "management problem." "Industrial morality" is deemed essential for top management. Recent quality fraud issues at J…
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Japanese Tyre Manufacturers Boost Investment, Ramp Up Premium Tyres to Meet Rising Demand
Four tyre companies' capital investment increased by 7%, expanding high-value-added products responding to increased demand through structural reforms and accelerating development …
Rayong: Champions for the largest number of new factories in February 2024
New factories were licensed in February 2024, totaled 156 factories. Rayong was the province where 16 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,333.96 m…
Thailand BOI Issues Incentives to attract World-Class Events; Expands PCB Manufacturing Incentives to Cover the Entire Supply Chain
Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the BOI, also approved a revision of the types of businesses qualified to receive incentives granted to manufact…
Thailand BOI Issues Incentives to attract World-Class Events; Expands PCB Manufacturing Incentives to Cover the Entire Supply Chain
Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the BOI, also approved a revision of the types of businesses qualified to receive incentives granted to manufact…
Samut Prakan : Champions for the largest number of new factories in March 2024
New factories were licensed in March 2024, totaled 191 factories. Samut Prakan was the province where 21 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 902.68 …
Samut Prakan : Champions for the largest number of new factories in April 2024
New factories were licensed in April 2024, totaled 163 factories. Samut Prakan was the province where 17 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 8,015.6…
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BOI Consulting Service is designed to assist you in obtaining investment promotion from the Board of Investment (BOI). Our comprehensive services include evaluation, document prepa…
Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in May 2024
New factories were licensed in May 2024, totaled 171 factories. Chonburi was the province where 23 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 2,638.07 mill…
Car Certification Fraud Exposes Industry Systemic Issues
Fraud in automobile-type approvals applications is sending ripples through the industry. The incident, which began at Daihatsu Motor has spread to five domestic passenger car manuf…
Rayong Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in June 2024
New factories were licensed in June 2024, totaled 183 factories. Rayong was the province where 23 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,300.70 milli…
Kubota to Expand Industrial Engine Production in Thailand
Kubota is expanding its Thailand factory to increase annual production of industrial diesel engines from 120,000 to 160,000 units by 2026. The investment is estimated to be several…
Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in July 2024
New factories were licensed in July 2024, totaled 186 factories. Chonburi was the province where 21 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,881.82 mill…
Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in August 2024
New factories were licensed in August 2024, totaled 183 factories. Chonburi was the province where 26 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,530.30 mi…
Hitachi Invests in Indonesia to Expand Giant Excavator Production
Hitachi Construction Machinery will begin mass production of ultra-large hydraulic excavators with vehicle weights of 120 tons at its Indonesia factory from November.
Samut Prakan Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in September 2024
New factories were licensed in September 2024, totaled 257 factories. Samut Prakan was the province where 53 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 3,…
Rayong Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in November 2024
New factories were licensed in November 2024, totaled 165 factories. Rayong was the province where 18 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 2,283.79 mi…
Japanese Firms Scale Back China Expansion to 21%
Japanese companies are “expanding” into China at a rate of just 21% due to sluggish domestic demand and U.S. sanctions, according to a JETRO survey.
Thailand BOI Says 2024 Investment Applications Soar 35% to 10-Year High of USD33 Billion
BOI said today that applications for investment promotion in 2024 soared 35% in value to 1.14 trillion baht (ca. USD 33 billion), the highest level since 2014, led by large foreign…
A.I.Tech Unveils Strategies to Transform Thai Industry with Cutting-Edge Innovations in AI and IoT
Major Investment Projects: TikTok and Siam AI Kick Off Investments in Thailand in 2025
Thailand BOI Approves Investments Worth A Total of US$5 Billion, Including TikTok’s Data Hosting Project.
Fujitsu Shaping Thailand’s Manufacturing Future with ESG, Innovation, and Human-AI Synergy for Sustainable Industrialization
Fujitsu Shaping Thailand’s Manufacturing Future with ESG, Innovation, and Human-AI Synergy for Sustainable Industrialization
Interroll: Revolutionizing Logistics for a Sustainable Digital Era
Interroll, a global leader in material handling solutions, is shaping the future of logistics with a steadfast commitment to quality, speed, and simplicity, paving the way for a su…
Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in December 2024
New factories were licensed in December 2024, totaled 141 factories. Chonburi was the province where 14 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 816.28 mi…
Mazda investing 5,000 Million Baht to established xEVs manufacturing and electrified B-SUV with an annual capacity of 100,000 units
Mazda investing 5,000 Million Baht to established xEVs manufacturing and electrified B-SUV with an annual capacity of 100,000 units, targeting to drive business with Customer-Centr…
EECO and HSBC Thailand announce partnership to connect global investors to the EEC
The MoU aims to support EECO’s 5-year target of attracting THB500 billion to Thailand’s high-value industries
TIMTOS 2025 Kicks Off Grandly Today! Smart Manufacturing Paving the Way for the Future
"TIMTOS 2025 Opens with 1,000+ Exhibitors, Showcasing the Future of Smart Manufacturing!"
Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in January 2025
New factories were licensed in January 2025, totaled 147 factories (18,119.94 million baht). Chonburi province led the pack with 34 new factory licenses and a total investment of o…
Thailand & Japan Unite for Green Industry! Launch Sustainable Business Desk to Drive Carbon Neutrality
Thailand & Japan Unite for Green Industry! Launch Sustainable Business Desk to Drive Carbon Neutrality
Thailand Reinforces Commitment to Strengthen Investor Confidence
Thailand is positioning itself as a top investment hub. At Ignite Thailand, PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra reaffirmed commitment to investor confidence and economic growth.
Thailand BOI Approves 200 Billion Baht Investments in Rail and Digital Infrastructure Projects
Thailand BOI Approves 200 Billion Baht Investments in Rail and Digital Infrastructure Projects
Taiwan Industry Week 2025 Moves to Taichung: October 14-16, 2025
Taiwan’s most influential industrial exhibition series, Taiwan Industry Week 2025 featuring Taiwan Hardware Show (THS), International Metal Technology Taiwan (IMT Taiwan), RHVAC Ta…
Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in February 2025
New factories were licensed in February 2025, totaled 144 factories (22,858.73 million baht). Chonburi province led the pack with 33 new factory licenses and a total investment of …
Trump Ignites Tariff War: Auto, Steel, and Aluminum Under Fire
With the Trump administration’s new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China now in effect, Japan’s automotive industry — heavily reliant on North American supply chains —…
EEC Showcases Investment Potential at IGNITE Thailand-Korea Business Forum in Seoul
Dr. Chula Sukmanop, Secretary-General of the EECO, spotlighted Thailand’s EEC as a top investment hub at the IGNITE Thailand-Korea Business Forum 2025 in Seoul, promoting bilateral…
Samut Sakhon Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in March 2025
New factories were licensed in March 2025, totaled 94 factories (13,552.0 million baht). Samut Sakhon province led the pack with 10 new factory licenses and a total investment of o…
Thailand’s Q1 Investment Applications Surge 97% to THB 431B, Driven by Digital Sector Boom
Thailand’s BOI reports Q1 2025 investment applications nearly doubled to THB 431B, fueled by digital and infrastructure sectors. Hong Kong leads FDI inflows.
Japan's Next-Generation Investment Forecast to Hit ¥730 Trillion by 2040, Says METI
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry forecasts next-generation investment in R&D, software, and robotics to grow 78% by 2040, reaching ¥730 trillion. Learn how innovatio…
Oerlikon Thailand Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Surface Solutions
Oerlikon Thailand Marks 20 Years of Local Operations with the Inauguration of a New PVD Coating Line Dedicated to the Aerospace Industry
Smart Metrology and AI Automation: Transforming Industrial Measurement – by Quality Report
Explore how Quality Report drives measurement innovation with AI, automation, and real industry case studies. Growth outlook for 2025 inside.
Samut Prakan Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in April 2025
New factories were licensed in April 2025, totaled 117 factories (10,248.99 million baht). Samut Prakan province led the pack with 11 new factory licenses.
SP Intermach x SRT Plastic: Elevating Plastic Manufacturing with Haitian Injection Molding Machines
Explore the collaboration between SP Intermach and SRT Plastic in adopting Haitian injection molding technology to drive sustainable production, supported by exceptional service an…
Impact of China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions on Japanese Industries
China’s tightened rare earth export controls disrupt Japanese industries, including electric motor manufacturers and automakers. Japan and the U.S. seek cooperation to safeguard cr…
DENSO to Localize Inverter Production in India and Thailand to Support EV Demand
Denso plans to begin local production of EV inverters in India by 2026 and in Thailand by 2027, strengthening its local-for-local strategy in high-demand regions including ASEAN.
BOI Reports Over THB 1 Trillion in Investment Applications in H1, Reinforces Thailand’s Position as a Strong Investment Hub in the Region
Thailand’s BOI reports over 1 trillion baht in investment promotion applications in H1 2025, driven by digital, electronics, and EV sectors — reaffirming the country's position as …
Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in June 2025
New factories were licensed in June 2025, totaled 73 factories (2,630.35 million baht). Chonburi province led the pack with 16 new factory licenses.
Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in July 2025
New factories were licensed in July 2025, totaled 95 factories (9,354.09 million baht). Chonburi province led the pack with 15 new factory licenses.
Hitachi Cuts Elevator Parts by Half, Uses Electronics to Reduce Construction Time by 27%
Hitachi develops a new “Urban Ace” elevator with 50% fewer parts, replacing mechanical components with electronics. Installation time drops 27%, boosting efficiency and enabling ad…