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FTI eyes 1.5m auto units as domestic demand increases
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/01/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has announced a vehicle manufacturing target of 1.5 million units for 2026, a modest increase from 1.45 million units last year, driven by expectations of stronger domestic demand and growing production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
SCG Packaging bullish on boosting revenue in H2
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/07/2025
» SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP) plans to take advantage of its robust sales in Southeast Asia to lift revenue in the second half of this year amid global concerns over the impact of the US's steep tariffs, set to take effect on Aug 1.
Motorcycle production and sales set to slow in 2nd half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/07/2025
» More motorcycle production and sales in Thailand during the first five months of 2025 do not guarantee bright business prospects as the industry looks likely to slow in the second half, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
BoI looks to South Korea to beef up high tech sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/05/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) aims to encourage more South Korean business people to invest in Thailand to help the country boost high technology development, notably artificial intelligence (AI).
Unemployment hits 9-month high
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/08/2024
» The unemployment rate in Thailand has reached a nine-month high of about 2% of registered workers, as the country struggles to deal with slow economic growth and more factory shutdowns, according to the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Gourmet One sets B1bn expansion plan
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/02/2024
» One method Gourmet One Food Service (Thailand) uses to gauge the health of the country's tourism industry is to examine its sales figures for sausages.
Employers seek law to curb political meddling with wages
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/11/2023
» A new law ensuring the national tripartite wage committee is independent is needed to prevent intervention by politicians pledging minimum wage increases during election campaigns, says the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Calls for help as SMEs suffer
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/08/2023
» Higher operating and financial costs mean many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are in desperate need of new government measures to help them survive, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Digital city planned for EEC next year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/12/2022
» Construction of a 5-billion-baht Silicon Tech Park, expected to be a model for Thai digital cities, is set to start next year in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) through a public-private partnership.
Growth prospects weak amid outbreak
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/01/2022
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is likely to downgrade its economic growth forecast when it meets on Wednesday, despite an increase in the Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) for four consecutive months, says the Federation of Thai Industries.