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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).
Water worries
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/10/2023
» After flooding in many provinces last month, the Thai economy and its crucial export sector face another threat as the weather becomes more arid -- drought.
Elections offer respite as output dips
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2023
» Election campaigns are expected to stimulate the economy briefly amid global economic uncertainties that are blamed for causing the Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) to dip by 4.56% year-on-year in March to 104.6 points, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
PTT makes foray into wound dressings
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/04/2023
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is continuing its journey in the medical equipment industry by jointly developing a wound dressing to help patients recover faster from deep wounds.
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.
BoI partners with FTI to promote BCG investments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/11/2022
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has joined hands with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to push ahead with new investments in targeted industries in line with bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic development.
BCP sets carbon neutrality target for Apec conference
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/11/2022
» Energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) is using the Apec summit to showcase the country's efforts to cut carbon dioxide emissions by setting a carbon neutrality target for the Bangkok conference.
FTI, KBank gauge effect on Thai investors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/07/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is assessing the impact on Thai investors in Myanmar after authorities in that country ordered companies there to suspend debt payments for foreign loans.
Suntech to ramp up car recycling in 2023
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/07/2022
» Suntech Recycle & Decarbon Co, a subsidiary of Millcon Steel Plc, aims to recycle 36,000 unwanted cars a month in 2023 under Millcon's plan to replace expensive steel imports with recycled steel.
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.