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Farm machine market set to grow by 2%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/09/2024
» The value of Thailand's agricultural machine market is expected to grow by 1-2% year-on-year to 70 billion baht in 2024 despite high levels of household debt and the sagging economy, says farm truck maker Siam Kubota Corporation.
Sugar production ample despite effects of drought
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/09/2024
» Domestic sugar supply was sufficient to serve demand in the industrial and household sectors this year, with total consumption tallying 1.27 million tonnes in the first half, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
US-China spat set to boost Thai exports, says panel
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/07/2024
» Thai exports should gain from the latest round of the US-China trade war, with growth estimated at 0.8-1.5%, up from an earlier projection of 0.5-1.5%, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Sentiment dips again in May as layoffs unveiled
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/06/2024
» The industrial sector remains lacklustre as the Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to fall in May to 88.5 from 90.3 points, with 15,000 workers losing their jobs since early this year, according the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
EEC prepares for water shortages
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/04/2024
» A water shortage, caused by an El Niño-induced drought, in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) could be avoided as water supplies have been prepared for factories to help them get through the dry season this year, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
Thai sugar output falls amid drought
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/04/2024
» Thailand's sugar cane output declined in the 2023-24 crop year, resulting from severe drought, which may affect sugar supply in the global market, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
FTI wary of conflict's impact on border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2024
» Recent armed conflict in Myanmar is causing concern over a possible further decline in border trade near Tak's Mae Sot district and a spike in illegal workers from Myanmar in Thailand, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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).
Pickup sales plunge by more than 43%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/02/2024
» Domestic sales of pickups remained sluggish in January, plummeting more than 43% year-on-year, as banks remain cautious in granting auto loans, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
WHAUP eyes green hydrogen
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/01/2024
» SET-listed WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP), an arm of Thailand's biggest industrial land developer and operator WHA Corp, is conducting a feasibility study on a green hydrogen project to serve growing demand for clean power, especially in the digital technology sector.