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‘Recession’ a concern, says Thai business group
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand’s economy is bracing for its weakest expansion in 30 years, with GDP growth projected at less than 2% in 2026, attributed to sluggish exports, high household debt and declining competitiveness in global markets, warns the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Thailand's industry leaders seek discussions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/10/2024
» The unsettled debate on an appropriate policy rate amid baht appreciation has led Thailand's Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) to request a discussion with the Bank of Thailand, seeking an interest rate reduction.
Call for new tariffs on Chinese goods
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/08/2024
» The influx of Chinese industrial products into Southeast Asia is dealing a blow to Thailand's trade, reducing its market share in the region and leading to a trade deficit with China worth nearly US$20 billion, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
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).
BoT urged to slash rates as risks mount
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2024
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has urged the Bank of Thailand to cut interest rates to better match the country's economy, which faces both internal and external risks.
Thailand Industry Sentiment Index reaches lowest level in 10 months
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/08/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) dropped to 92.3 points in July from 94.1 points in June, reaching the lowest level in 10 months, as businesses struggled to deal with the impact of high household debt, higher interest rates and political uncertainty.
Panel trims export growth forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/07/2023
» Dim economic prospects over the next six months have caused the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) to cut its export growth forecast to -2% this year, down from -1%.
Committee revises up GDP growth forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/07/2022
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has revised up its 2022 GDP growth forecast to at least 2.75%, up from 2.5%, but soaring inflation remains a wild card.
JSCCIB revises down growth target to negative territory
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/08/2021
» The escalating Covid-19 impact has prompted the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) to revise down its GDP growth target to negative territory, with a range between -1.5 and 0%, depending on how well the virus is contained.
JSCCIB cuts GDP growth forecast to 0.5-2%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/05/2021
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has reduced its GDP growth forecast to 0.5-2% due to the severe impact of the third Covid-19 outbreak despite bright export prospects this year.