Sihasak says China visit elevates comprehensive Thailand-China strategic cooperation
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s official visit to China has strengthened Thailand-China ties across investment, AI, security and anti-scam cooperation.
Anutin heads to Chengdu to court Chinese tech, EV and tourism investment
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is leading a Thai economic mission to Chengdu, opening a Thailand-China investment forum and holding talks with six major Chinese companies.
Thailand draws THB188bn in first-half FDI as China leads firms and Japan investment value
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thailand approved 640 foreign businesses worth THB187.61 billion in the first half of 2026, with BOI-backed EV, AI, data-centre and advanced manufacturing projects driving growth
Hainan plans to end sales of new petrol-only vehicles in 2030
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
The island will keep existing petrol vehicles legal while plug-in hybrids and extended-range electric models remain available as its NEV network expands.
EA drives Thailand’s clean-energy transition through innovation and sustainability
WEDNESDAY, JULY 08, 2026
Energy Absolute advances Thailand’s clean-energy future through renewables, carbon credits, batteries and green fuels, building a sustainable and resilient economy.
SRT receives first Thai-made luxury EV train for tourism routes
FRIDAY, JULY 03, 2026
The State Railway of Thailand has received its first Thai-made luxury-class EV passenger train prototype, developed from Thai research and engineering, ahead of safety testing for tourism routes.
Thailand turns carbon into currency with Bangkok’s e-bus breakthrough
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Thailand’s Bangkok E-Bus Programme is showing how clean transport, carbon credits and international climate finance can turn urban decarbonisation into a new national asset.
Volkswagen weighs sweeping German plant closures and job cuts
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
A works council note says existing reductions are insufficient, with four German factories and as many as 100,000 job losses under review amid China pressure and weak demand.
Thai car output falls 17.94% in May as Middle East conflict and weak exports hit production
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
Thailand’s May car output fell 17.94% as Middle East conflict and weaker Australia exports hit production, while domestic sales were lifted by BEV demand