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Industry sentiment declines in September
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/10/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to decrease for the third consecutive month to 90 points in September, attributed to weak purchasing power, caused by lower income for farmers and high household debt amid the global economic slowdown, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Dip in manufacturing continues in August
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/09/2023
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) continued to decrease in August, with a year-on-year drop of 7.5% to 91.8 points due mainly to the global economic slowdown that affected exports, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Federation of Thai Industries seeks concrete plans, not vows
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/09/2023
» The policy statement delivered by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to parliament requires a clearer direction, with more concrete plans to deal with the energy price structure, not just a promise to reduce prices, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI, KBank gauge effect on Thai investors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/07/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is assessing the impact on Thai investors in Myanmar after authorities in that country ordered companies there to suspend debt payments for foreign loans.
BoI backs 30 startups to boost competitiveness
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/03/2022
» The Board of Investment (BoI) will increase Thai competitiveness in the world market by supporting 30 local startups this year, notably those embarking on bio-, circular and green (BCG) businesses and S-curve targeted industries.
Economic titans urge passport idea
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/03/2021
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) urges the government to speed up its decision on adopting a Covid-19 vaccine passport scheme to increase tourist arrivals, despite uncertainty over the effectiveness of such schemes.
Crisis whittles firms to bare bones
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/07/2020
» The spread of the pandemic is reshaping the definition of lean business as companies struggle to survive.
BoI: Chinese in the lead
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/01/2020
» In 2019, Chinese investment applications in Thailand surpassed those made by Japanese companies for the first time, worth almost four times as much at 262 billion baht, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
SCG predicts flat construction field
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/09/2019
» SCG Cement-Building Materials forecasts a bearish construction sector in 2019, pressuring its cement distribution through the digital platform.
Ministry to woo trade war victims
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/08/2019
» The Industry Ministry is keen to attract foreign direct investment from China, convinced that Thailand is a safe haven amid the growing US-China trade war.