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Auto slowdown dents January index
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/03/2024
» The Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) decreased by 2.94% year-on-year to 99.2 points in January as the country struggled with many economic problems, especially the impact of the highest level of car seizures in five years, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Auto sector faces bumpy sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2024
» The automotive industry is expected to have unequal sales growth this year, driven by motorists' changing lifestyles and choices by lenders.
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).
Focus remains on EV package
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/09/2023
» Newly appointed Industry Minister Pimphattra Wichaikul pledges to step up efforts to pass a new electric vehicle (EV) incentive package to develop the fledging Thai industry, hoping to win approval from the Pheu Thai-led coalition government.
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).
Panel downgrades export outlook
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/03/2023
» The 2023 export outlook is growing dimmer, with the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) cutting its export forecast to -1% based on the prospect of a global recession.
Thai Wah expects 20% revenue rise
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/02/2023
» Thai Wah Plc, a starch and starch-based food company, is optimistic about the global economy in 2023 and projects revenue growth of nearly 20% to 12-13 billion baht.
Beijing easing to foster Thai growth in 2023
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/12/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects Thailand's economic recovery to hit the fast track next year, driven by higher tourism revenue and exports following China's decision to reopen its borders from Jan 8.
FTI survey backs BCG push
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/12/2022
» Company executives who are members of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) agree with the need to adopt the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model to help businesses get through future challenges, including a global recession next year.
Thailand urged to sign mini-FTAs at Apec events
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/11/2022
» Thailand can use the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit and its side meeting, the Apec CEO Summit, to forge more cooperation under "mini-free trade agreements" (mini-FTAs) as part of efforts to brace for a global economic slowdown next year, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).