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Young farmers take the lead
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/08/2025
» As Thailand's agricultural sector grapples with climate instability and intensifying global competition, the role of young, tech-savvy farmers is becoming increasingly vital.
Local industrial output up after 9-month decline
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/06/2025
» Industrial output has turned positive for the first time in nine months, with the automotive sector rebounding after a 21-month slump, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Floods could cut Thai rubber output by 7%
Published on 03/12/2024
» Floods in southern Thailand could cut rubber production by about 7%, the Rubber Authority of Thailand said on Tuesday.
Exports poised to hit new high of $290bn in 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/10/2024
» Exports this year could exceed the target of 2%, reaching a new high of US$290 billion.
Adverse weather boosts rubber prices to 13-year high
Reuters, Published on 16/10/2024
» SINGAPORE - Excessive monsoon rains following a drought in the world's top rubber producer Thailand and typhoon damage in No. 5 grower China are reducing output of the tyre-making material, dragging down production prospects and lifting prices to 13-year highs.
China steps up stimulus campaign
Published on 12/10/2024
» BEIJING - China pledged on Saturday to “significantly increase” debt to revive its sputtering economy, but left investors guessing about the overall size of the stimulus package, a vital detail to gauge the longevity of its recent stock market rally.
BOI approves $400m investment by tyre-maker Continental
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/10/2024
» The Board of Investment (BOI) said on Wednesday it had approved a US$400 million investment by tyre-maker Continental to expand its existing facility in Thailand, which is the world's second largest tyre producer after China.
Fraying the ties that bind
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» As a new government takes over, the Thai economy has handled significant volatility during the past 12 months, driven by both internal and external challenges.
Shippers eye 5% growth goal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/09/2024
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is calling on the prime minister to set an annual average target of 5% export growth amid risk factors such as the baht's appreciation and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Olympics, exports drive uptick in July manufacturing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/08/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) in July increased by 1.7% year-on-year to 96.7 points, driven by various factors including the 2024 Olympics and growing exports, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).