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Thailand at risk of drought as water demand outstrips supply
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/06/2023
» Thailand is at risk of water scarcity in the eastern region, where the government's flagship investment project Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is being developed, as water demand grows while supply is limited, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Flooding stalls purchase of new cars
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/09/2022
» Toyota Motor Thailand expects flooding in many areas nationwide will cause a delay in the purchase of new cars until the rainy season comes to an end later in the year.
Sugar cane output sees hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/05/2022
» Thai sugar cane output for the 2021-22 crop year is expected to rise to 92 million tonnes, up from 66.6 million tonnes in the previous crop year, as rain brought higher crop yields, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
KTIS revenue hit by double whammy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/09/2021
» Kaset Thai International Sugar Corporation Plc (KTIS) has seen its revenue over the past nine months decrease by 26.7% to 8.2 billion baht year-on-year due to the combined effects of the prolonged Covid-19 outbreak and drought in Thailand.
Industry Ministry offers loans to SMEs hit by flooding
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/09/2019
» The Industry Ministry has launched soft loans with a low interest rate as an urgent measure to help 423 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 10 provinces suffering from floods caused by tropical depression Podul.
SME Bank to rain B78bn in soft loans
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/01/2018
» The government is moving ahead with the launch of its first batch of SME soft loans worth 78 billion baht in the first quarter this year, to support the development of digital technologies by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Rainfall dampens SCG's growth forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/07/2017
» SET-Listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement producer and industrial conglomerate, has revised its 2017 annual revenue growth to 3.5%, down from its previous forecast of 5-10% growth.
Trading estates prepared to ward off impending floods
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/10/2016
» The industrial sector is bracing for floods over the next several weeks and is relying on major reservoirs and flood prevention measures to safeguard industrial parks.
Mega Home allots B1bn to expand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/08/2016
» Mega Home Center Co, a subsidiary of SET-listed Home Product Center Plc, plans to invest up to 1 billion baht to launch two new stores in the Northeast to serve rising demand for construction materials, says chief operating officer Supornsri Naktanasukanjn.
Mega Home ready for slowdown
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/08/2015
» Mega Home Center Co, operator of the home and construction materials chain, expects the market to slow down as seasonal negative factors such as rain and floods have hurt the construction sector, especially in rural areas.