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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).
Cooperation project in limbo
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/01/2026
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has become the latest agency affected by the dissolution of the House, forcing a delay in a multimillion-baht project to establish a new industrial estate tailored for South Korean investors.
Border row a double blow for businesses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Thai-Cambodian territorial conflict has curtailed border trade and raised worries over the future of Thai businesses in the neighbouring country, as well as Cambodian workers in Thailand.
Amata VN awaits approval for new industrial land
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/08/2025
» SET-listed Amata VN, an industrial estate developer in Vietnam, expects the Vietnamese government to approve the development of 3,100 rai of new industrial land in October, paving the way for further growth of its business there.
Araya Land bullish following strong sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/04/2025
» Araya Land Development is predicting a positive business outlook following its entry into the industrial estate business and the subsequent sale of half of its industrial land to foreign investors.
FTI insists more small firms are ailing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/10/2024
» More small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encountering financial difficulties caused by debt and declining sales as economic growth eases, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Association sees uptick in used car market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/06/2024
» The used car market is expected to grow in the latter half of this year as financial service providers may ease the lending criteria for prospective buyers, following discussions regarding the stringent loan conditions, says the Association of Used Car.
Domestic sales still plummeting
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/03/2024
» Domestic car sales continued to decline, especially in the pickup segment, falling by 26% year-on-year in February, which is expected to be the lowest level in two years, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Sugar farmers call for talks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/11/2023
» Sugar cane farmers plan to ask authorities at the Industry and Commerce ministries on Monday to clarify the cabinet's decision to allow ex-factory sugar prices to increase by only two baht a kilogramme, as the intervention is viewed as unfair by sugar manufacturers.
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).