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Manufacturing revival to propel economy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2022
» The Thai economy is expected to grow over the next 1-2 months, driven by higher demand for industrial products and exports, following a rise in the Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) in March to 109.32 points, the highest level since April last year, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Mitsubishi joins state's 'green hospitals' initiative
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/01/2022
» The government campaign against carbon dioxide emissions is gaining momentum, with Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) becoming the latest to work with health and energy officials to build "green hospitals" by installing solar panels at community hospitals nationwide.
Industrial GDP growth put at 2.5-3.5%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/01/2022
» GDP growth in the Thai industrial sector is estimated at 2.5-3.5% in 2022, a drop from 3-4% last year, due to a mix of factors, including the impact of the Omicron Covid-19 variant currently spreading across continents, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Ministry expected to revise up MPI growth for 2021
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/10/2021
» The Industry Ministry expects to revise the manufacturing production index (MPI) growth for 2021 up from 4-5% next month, following positive sentiments from the planned reopening of Thailand and the revived global economy.
Bid to boost tech among small manufacturers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/10/2021
» The Industry Ministry is preparing to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) upgrade their factory technology to robotic and automation systems under a 2.5-billion-baht soft loan programme.
MPI up for fifth consecutive month on export growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/08/2021
» Thailand' manufacturing production index (MPI) in July increased by 5.12% year-on-year for the fifth consecutive month to 91.41 points, thanks to export growth.
MPI forecast revised up to 4-5% on export growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/08/2021
» Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) is expected to grow by 4-5% this year, up from an earlier forecast of 2-3% made by the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE), due mainly to fast-growing exports.
Industry Ministry to revise MPI amid gains
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/06/2021
» The Industry Ministry may revise up its 2021 manufacturing production index (MPI) in July after it increased by 25.8% in May and reached 100.47 points year-on-year, the highest increase in five years since 2016, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Rising exports fuel uptick of MPI in April
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/06/2021
» Thailand saw its manufacturing production index (MPI) increase in April by 18.46% year-on-year to 91.88 points, however, capacity utilisation decreased due in part to the impact of the third wave of Covid-19.
MPI records 6.03% rise in January
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/02/2021
» Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) in January rose by 6.03% to 101.82 from 96.03 points in December amid the new Covid-19 outbreak as officials expect better economic prospects in the months ahead following the recent delivery of vaccines.