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Call for Thai team to handle Trump
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/02/2025
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling on the government to have representatives from the business sector jointly form a "Team Thailand" to deal with the impact of new US policies under the Donald Trump administration.
Call for tougher rules to address Chinese imports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2025
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling on the government to enforce legal measures against the influx of low-cost Chinese products into the Thai market, which is expected to intensify this year.
Ford to expand investment despite weak car market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/12/2024
» Ford Thailand, the production and distribution arm of US-based Ford Motor, plans to continue expanding its investment in Thailand despite the slowdown in the domestic car market.
Panel aims to delay wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/12/2024
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is preparing to submit a petition letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Friday, asking her to delay the plan to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht on Jan 1 next year as businesses are struggling to deal with the sluggish economy.
Business leaders and central bank to discuss economy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2024
» Business leaders are scheduled to meet with the Bank of Thailand governor on Nov 14 to discuss new financial measures to help the sluggish economy, which may face more challenges following the US presidential election.
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.
Panel unfazed by higher diesel cost
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/04/2024
» Manufacturers are unlikely to increase the prices of goods if the government decides to allow the price of domestic diesel to exceed 30 baht a litre, following the expiry of a subsidy scheme using the Oil Fuel Fund on March 31, 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.
Industry pushes to keep power tariff
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/12/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling on the government to maintain the power tariff, which is used to calculate electricity bills, at 3.99 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) because a higher rate would drive up operating costs, causing manufacturers to increase prices by 5-10%.
Government urged to focus on water
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/10/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling on the government to use part of the estimated budget of 560 billion baht for its digital wallet scheme to instead support water management plans.