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Sentiment finally rises
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/12/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) rose for the first time in five months to 90.9 points in November, thanks to the recovery of tourism and state measures to ease the financial burden of businesses and households, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Rising rates set to dent Thai business costs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/10/2023
» The Bank of Thailand’s latest decision to increase its policy rate, to the highest level in 10 years, is expected to lead to another round of rising financial costs among manufacturers amid baht depreciation, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Federation of Thai Industries announces glum export outlook
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/08/2023
» Exports may contract by more than 2% this year, following an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve and concerns over higher global energy prices in the winter, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industrial sentiment keeps rising amid tourism recovery
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/04/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to rise in March to 97.8 points, the highest in 10 months, thanks to the tourism recovery and farmers' greater purchasing power, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industries uneasy over banking crisis
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/03/2023
» Domestic car and motorcycle sales may bear the brunt if Thai financial institutions are affected by the risk of failed banks in the US and Europe, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Used car market set to record 15% growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2023
» The used car market in Thailand is expected to grow by 15% this year, driven by the prolonged shortage of semiconductors required to manufacture new cars, says the Association of Used Car.
Tourism, export growth drives up production index
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/11/2022
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) increased by 3.36% year-on-year to 97.9 points in September, thanks to bustling economic activities, especially in the tourism and export sectors.
FTI counsels MPC on rate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/09/2022
» The Bank of Thailand needs to determine an appropriate policy rate today amid growing concerns the baht value may fall to 39 to the US dollar, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Millcon banking on weaker baht
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/07/2022
» SET-listed Millcon Steel, a Thai steel manufacturer, is taking advantage of the weaker baht by planning to increase steel exports by 30% this year, especially to Australia and islands in the Pacific.
Industry leaders warn of challenges ahead for Thai economy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/05/2022
» Despite a gradual recovery projected for the tourism sector, Thailand's economy still faces a spate of challenges including the persistent pandemic and the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted global commerce, pushed up oil prices and threatened food supplies.