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EEC officials woo French executives
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/07/2023
» Thai authorities are encouraging French companies to invest in targeted industries, including aviation, in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Panel trims export growth forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/07/2023
» Dim economic prospects over the next six months have caused the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) to cut its export growth forecast to -2% this year, down from -1%.
SCG Cement unit upbeat on growth in 2023
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/05/2023
» Construction materials producer SCG Cement-Building Materials expects cement consumption this year to grow by 1-2% year-on-year to more than 30 million tonnes, mainly attributed to the tourism recovery.
Investment in factories creates 30,000 jobs in H1
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/05/2023
» Thailand built or expanded 1,211 factories during the first half of fiscal 2023 with an investment value of 113 billion baht, generating more than 30,000 jobs, according to the Industry Ministry.
FTI holds breath on amended tariff rate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/04/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) remains hopeful a last-minute cut to the new power tariff, slated to take effect in less than two weeks, can help businesses and households cope with energy bills as authorities meet on Friday to review the rate.
Panel urges rethink of power tariff
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) plans to ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to reconsider the electricity bill calculation, believing the power tariff of 4.77 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) could be further reduced.
MPI rises 6.6% in January to reach 10-month high
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/03/2023
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) increased by 6.6% from December last year to reach 99.8 points in January, the highest level in 10 months, thanks to more business activity, driven by an uptick in tourism.
Thailand claims No.2 rank for bioplastic production
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/02/2023
» Thailand is the world's second-largest producer of bioplastic products, serving growing demand overseas thanks to plenty of raw materials to drive manufacturing, says the Thai Bioplastics Industry Association (TBIA).
Schneider Electric unit eyes renewables
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/02/2023
» Schneider Electric Thailand is focusing on renewable energy, with more installations of rooftop solar panels at its factory in order to reduce expensive power bills and help the government effort to cut carbon dioxide emissions.
Sugar retail prices likely to increase as costs rise
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/01/2023
» The retail prices of sugar may be adjusted following an increase in the ex-factory price by 1.75 baht a kilogramme as production costs surge.