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Power demand hits record amid heat wave
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/04/2024
» Electricity demand surged to a new high of 35,830 megawatts at 8.58pm on Monday when temperatures nationwide averaged 35-38C, with a peak temperature of 42C recorded the same day, say energy officials.
Songkran drives up industrial sentiment
Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 11/04/2024
» The Thai Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 92.4 points in March, driven by more goods production ahead of the Songkran festival and growing domestic demand for durable goods, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Bourse sees foreign outflows of B68.9bn in first quarter
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/04/2024
» Foreign investors sold Thai stocks worth 68.9 billion baht in the first quarter, including 41.2 billion in March alone, attributed to the delay in expected US interest rate cuts, economic conditions and weaker operating results of listed Thai companies than firms listed on other exchanges, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Shares dip amid rate uncertainty, high oil prices
Business, Published on 06/04/2024
» RECAP: Shares in Asia declined yesterday, tracking US stocks as interest rate uncertainty, high oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment.
Sentiment declines in February amid high debt
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/03/2024
» The Thai Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) fell in February to 90 points from 90.6 the previous month as people remained cautious about spending amid high household debt, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
SET poised to bottom out in March
Business, Published on 12/03/2024
» As expected, the Stock Exchange of Thailand ticked up in February, adding 6.15 points, or 0.5%, to close the month at 1,370.67. The first week of the month started strongly as positive tourism sentiment boosted the index by 1.4%. But the market quickly encountered pushback as the Bank of Thailand refrained from cutting interest rates.
Federation of Thai Industries warns of business woes ahead of minimum wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/02/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) says businesses will suffer from a surge in operating costs if the government pushes ahead with its plan to raise the daily minimum wage to 400 baht this year.
Bolstering Thai Economy: Key Recommendations for Government
Published on 21/02/2024
» The Vice Chairmen of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), Mr. Montri Mahaplerkpong and Mr. Apichit Prasoprat, reported a notable increase in the Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) for January 2024, rising to 90.6 from 88.8 in December 2023. This upswing in TISI can be attributed to various contributing factors.
Weak bank results contribute to SET blues
Business, Published on 10/02/2024
» Following last year's decline of 15%, the Stock Exchange of Thailand plumbed a new three-year low in January.
Experts assess fallout from Move Forward Party ruling
News, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2024
» The Constitutional Court ruling should not affect government stability or the tourism industry, according to Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) president Chamnan Srisawat.