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Manufacturing stagnant amid growing climate risks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/05/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) is expected to remain flat or gain 1% year-on-year in 2024, with climate change among the risks threatening to affect the sector, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Gearing up for the new economy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/05/2024
» Business challenges have prompted the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to come up with new projects, hoping to strengthen local entrepreneurs.
EEC prepares for water shortages
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/04/2024
» A water shortage, caused by an El Niño-induced drought, in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) could be avoided as water supplies have been prepared for factories to help them get through the dry season this year, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
Thai sugar output falls amid drought
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/04/2024
» Thailand's sugar cane output declined in the 2023-24 crop year, resulting from severe drought, which may affect sugar supply in the global market, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
MPI declines for 17th month in a row
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/03/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) dipped for a 17th consecutive month in February, falling by 2.8% year-on-year to 99.2 points, as a result of lower manufacturing in key areas like the automotive industry, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
STA banking on 'traceable rubber'
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/03/2024
» Rubber manufacturer Sri Trang Agro-Industry (STA) has launched "traceable rubber" to support its exports to the European Union (EU) which demands products that meet environmental and human rights standards.
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).
Sugar farmers call for talks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/11/2023
» Sugar cane farmers plan to ask authorities at the Industry and Commerce ministries on Monday to clarify the cabinet's decision to allow ex-factory sugar prices to increase by only two baht a kilogramme, as the intervention is viewed as unfair by sugar manufacturers.
Farmers demand meeting with minister
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/11/2023
» Sugar cane farmers are requesting an urgent meeting with Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai following the government's decision to regulate rising sugar prices, a move that may cause farmers to stage a fierce protest.
Water worries
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/10/2023
» After flooding in many provinces last month, the Thai economy and its crucial export sector face another threat as the weather becomes more arid -- drought.