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KSL forecasts sugar price edging lower this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/06/2024
» Global sugar prices are expected to stand at US$0.22-23 per pound in 2024, only slightly lower than a range of 25-26 cents per pound in the first half of this year, which was the highest rate recorded in 12 years, according to Thai sugar producer Khon Kaen Sugar Industry Plc (KSL).
Sentiment dips again in May as layoffs unveiled
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/06/2024
» The industrial sector remains lacklustre as the Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to fall in May to 88.5 from 90.3 points, with 15,000 workers losing their jobs since early this year, according the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Vimut seen hitting revenue goal
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Thai economy is likely to remain sluggish in the second half this year, resulting in fewer visits at privately-run Vimut Hospital, but its operator remains confident of reaching a revenue target of 1.3 billion baht this year, driven by the treatment of foreign patients.
Group urges wages based on skills
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Labour Ministry is being asked to consider replacing the proposed 400-baht daily minimum wage policy with a wage increase based on workers' skills, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Concerns over decline in steel consumption
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/06/2024
» Sluggish car sales in Thailand led to an 11-12% decrease in premium-grade steel sales during the first four months of 2024, underscoring worries concerning reduced steel consumption in the country this year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Group predicts more factory closures
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/06/2024
» Factory shutdowns are expected to gradually increase after 1,600 to 1,700 already shuttered earlier this year because of the economic slowdown, merger plans or rising operating costs, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
A steady pair of hands steering the ship
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/06/2024
» Dr Pichit Kangwolkij treats diseases as part of his profession, so making business diagnoses a part of his daily routine requires a shift in mindset.
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).
BDMS Wellness in Chinese partnership
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/05/2024
» BDMS Wellness, a unit under Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Plc, has partnered with a Chinese company to focus on preventive medicine in a bid to attract Chinese travellers seeking healthcare in Thailand.
Wage hike to benefit migrants, says FTI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/05/2024
» The government must reconsider its controversial plan to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide as much of the money would go to migrant workers rather than help boost the domestic economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).