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FTI wary of conflict's impact on border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2024
» Recent armed conflict in Myanmar is causing concern over a possible further decline in border trade near Tak's Mae Sot district and a spike in illegal workers from Myanmar in Thailand, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Employers call for new economic strategies
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/10/2022
» Thailand needs to prepare new economic plans, including more production of value-added products in the agricultural sector, in response to the hurdles caused by geopolitical conflicts, notably the Russia-Ukraine war, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
A sector with an agenda
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/05/2022
» The 2022 meetings of the Apec Business Advisory Council (Abac), which highlights the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model, are prompting Thailand to gear up for advanced technologies and environmentally friendly businesses.
Institute to underpin Smart Farmer push
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/12/2021
» High value-added products have not only gained interest among manufacturers as a way to generate more revenue, but also farmers keen on a higher income.
IEAT mulls new Songkhla power plant
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/11/2021
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) plans to conduct a joint study on a gas and renewable fuel-fired power generation facility in Songkhla to relieve concerns over insufficient electricity among factories in the South.
Food export value to rise on higher prices
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/01/2021
» Thai food export value is expected to rise by 10.2-12.2% year-on-year to 1.08-1.10 trillion baht this year as prices of some farm produce are set to increase, thanks to growing demand for food in overseas markets, says Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Glove demand creates path for rubber farmers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/11/2020
» Dr Boon Vanasin, owner and chairman of Thonburi Healthcare Group, is embarking on a new business journey by mixing healthcare and agricultural businesses together.
Renewed efforts for competition
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/06/2019
» Thailand's competitiveness is at risk because of business inefficiency and failure to adopt technology and innovation, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Prinx Chengshan plans plant
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2019
» Hong Kong-listed Prinx Chengshan Shandong Tire is planning to build a US$600 million (19 billion baht) tyre manufacturing plant in Chon Buri, marking its first foothold overseas.
FTI warns wage hike hurts SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has strongly opposed a sharp minimum wage hike, a campaign promise of many political parties, saying small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will suffer the most from the policy as it will alter the market.