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EV bookings at record levels
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/12/2025
» Electric vehicles (EVs) stole the spotlight at the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo, pushing total car bookings to record levels and underscoring their growing foothold in the domestic market.
PM seeks business input on drought challenge
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he wants assistance from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to draft measures to cope with the drought that threatens to affect agriculture and factories next year, especially those located in the Eastern Economic Corridor.
Skills-based compensation mooted
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/07/2023
» Pledges to hike the daily minimum wage made by major political parties during their election campaigns raised the hopes of blue-collar workers, but sparked grave concerns among businesses.
Car producers still optimistic for 2022
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2022
» Tourism was not the only industry relieved when Thailand reopened its borders to foreigners on Nov 1 last year, with automakers also applauding the move to welcome back international visitors.
New app lets villagers track emissions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/05/2021
» The Industry Ministry is encouraging villagers to monitor factories for toxic emissions and wastewater discharge as it launches a new mobile application that allows people to conduct real-time inspections at their fingertips.
FTI expects clear vaccine distribution plan from PM
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/04/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects concrete plans after a talk with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday during which the FTI will propose a Covid-19 vaccine distribution plan and discuss economic stimulus packages.
Factories to monitor emissions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/01/2021
» Up to 600 factories nationwide are being ordered to closely monitor their emissions to better curb air pollutants as the Industry Ministry steps up efforts to cope with PM2.5 ultra-fine dust, now blanketing most parts of Bangkok.
FTI taking SME rehab plan to PM
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/06/2020
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) will submit its economic rehabilitation plan to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today, urging the government to speed up issuance of soft loans and technological help for farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
FTI cooking up reopening plans
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/05/2020
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is in talks with industries across all sectors about measures to boost domestic purchasing power in light of the country's second phase of rolling back lockdown restrictions.