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Thai exports on course for double-digit growth this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2025
» The improving global economy is expected to boost Thai exports by 9.5-10% this year, higher than previously estimated, but Thailand will not gain significantly from the growth, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Ministry seeks to amend EEC land zoning
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/03/2025
» The Industry Ministry is stepping up efforts to push for an amendment to the land zoning regulations in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) that are decelerating plans to develop industrial land in a bid to draw more investment to targeted industries.
Industry sees options to BoT spat
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/05/2024
» The government should seek more acceptable options to resolve its dispute with the Bank of Thailand over policy rates rather than attempt to curb the regulator's power, which is a contentious tactic, says Montri Mahaplerkpong, vice-chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries.
Foreign perfume makers turn to Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2024
» More foreign investors are expected to invest in fragrance oil and aroma compound production in Thailand, which has the potential to develop the cosmetics industry, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Companies urge faster cuts of unnecessary laws
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/11/2023
» The government must speed up efforts to remove several thousand unnecessary laws that hinder business activities to help Thailand draw more foreign investment, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Firms use summit to calm furore
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/11/2022
» The business sector plans to use the Apec CEO Summit to stimulate foreign investment and defend the government's contentious proposal to allow foreign investors to own land in Thailand.
Manufacturers call for rejig of clean energy laws
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/10/2022
» Manufacturers want the government to amend laws to allow them to produce and sell electricity from renewable energy sources in order to reduce dependence on expensive fossil fuels, in line with the global clean energy trend, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI advises charter amendment for peace
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/10/2020
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) wants authorities to step up efforts to amend the controversial charter to find a way out of political turbulence threatening plans to restore the economy.
Sugar-cane exports to nosedive in 2019
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/10/2018
» The country's sugar exports are expected to decline sharply by 40-50% in 2019 as cane crops have been promised to the government's new biochemical industry plan, says the Office of Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).