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Sentiment finally rises
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/12/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) rose for the first time in five months to 90.9 points in November, thanks to the recovery of tourism and state measures to ease the financial burden of businesses and households, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Push for Udon Thani zoning
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/12/2023
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is calling on the government to develop Udon Thani Industrial City into part of a special economic zone under the state's Northeastern Economic Corridor.
High-potential sectors to drive growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/12/2023
» Next year the Thai economy, particularly exports, will be driven by high-potential industries such as agriculture, food, cars and auto parts, as well as bio-, circular and green (BCG) manufacturing, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Aikchol eyes plastic surgery
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/12/2023
» The growing plastic surgery industry has convinced Aikchol Hospital Plc, which operates two hospitals in Chon Buri, to collaborate with South Korea-based ID Hospital, which specialises in plastic surgery.
Uninspiring job outlook for 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/12/2023
» Employment in Thailand is expected to remain weak next year, with new recruitment limited to only certain industries, including tourism and food and beverages, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Industry pushes to keep power tariff
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/12/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling on the government to maintain the power tariff, which is used to calculate electricity bills, at 3.99 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) because a higher rate would drive up operating costs, causing manufacturers to increase prices by 5-10%.
Call for more stimulus to help economy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/12/2023
» Thailand needs new government measures to stimulate the economy next year, easing the impact from the delay in budget allocation for fiscal 2024, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Production index dips 4.3% in October
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/12/2023
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) decreased by 4.29% year-on-year in October to 89.4 points as people become more careful spending amid sluggish Thai and global economies.
Calls for reduction in Sa Kaeo land rent
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/11/2023
» Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin is being urged to boost investment by telling the Treasury Department to reduce land rent when it leases out land to investors in the Sa Kaeo Industrial Estate in eastern Thailand.
Farmers call for higher sugar cane price
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/11/2023
» Sugar cane farmers plan to ask the authorities to set the price of sugar cane at 1,400 baht a tonne for the 2023-24 crop year, which is higher than the estimated price to be tabled by the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).