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FTI foresees drop in border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/02/2024
» Thailand's border trade is expected to slow down this year due to the ongoing political conflict in Myanmar and economic problems in other neighbouring countries, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Conflict fuelling Thai jobseekers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/02/2024
» People from Myanmar are expected to flock to Thailand to seek jobs, following the impact of the years-long internal conflict in the neighbouring country, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Sentiment declines in December
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) fell in December 2023 to 88.8 points, attributed to a range of factors from a decrease in sales to lower production, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Employers seek law to curb political meddling with wages
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/11/2023
» A new law ensuring the national tripartite wage committee is independent is needed to prevent intervention by politicians pledging minimum wage increases during election campaigns, says the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Thailand Industry Sentiment Index reaches lowest level in 10 months
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/08/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) dropped to 92.3 points in July from 94.1 points in June, reaching the lowest level in 10 months, as businesses struggled to deal with the impact of high household debt, higher interest rates and political uncertainty.
EconThai urges parties to put aside politics
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/08/2023
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) wants political parties to steer away from power games and focus more on ways to deal with economic challenges under a new government.
New government urged to prioritise exports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/08/2023
» Thailand not only needs to quickly establish a new government but also set new policies to cope with sluggish exports after the value of shipments to Asean, the largest export market, fell by 7.4% to US$28 billion, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
SCG anticipates missing this year's revenue target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/07/2023
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, expects to earn less than its revenue target this year as the firm is struggling to deal with lower sales and the impact of domestic political problems.
Investor flight warning
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/07/2023
» The Thai economy and foreign investors cannot wait 10 months to see a new Move Forward Party-led government established without objection from senators whose term will end next May, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Employment set to remain flat in H2
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/07/2023
» Thailand's employment rate is expected to remain flat in the second half of this year as the global economy has turned sluggish, the country's tourism industry has yet to fully recover, and local politics remain uncertain, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).