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KSL leads sugar industry's net-zero transition
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/04/2026
» The sugar industry has long been a cornerstone of Thailand's economy, but its production process is increasingly under scrutiny for its environmental impact.
Rare earths deal ‘could strain Thai-China ties’
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/10/2025
» An agreement with the United States on the joint development of a rare earth minerals supply chain could put Thailand at risk of straining its diplomatic ties with China, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Farmers demand meeting with minister
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/11/2023
» Sugar cane farmers are requesting an urgent meeting with Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai following the government's decision to regulate rising sugar prices, a move that may cause farmers to stage a fierce protest.
SAF Special Steel preps for MAI listing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/08/2022
» SAF Special Steel Plc, a distributor of premium steel in Thailand, is pushing ahead with its plan for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI), as the company aims to expand its business domestically.
High steel prices hit constructors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/04/2022
» The Russia-Ukraine war is pushing up domestic steel prices, which have already risen by 20%, causing homebuyers and construction firms to shoulder higher expenses.
FTI set to meet Anutin next week on jabs for factories
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/07/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is scheduled to meet Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul next week about a Covid-19 vaccine rollout plan to help factory workers as the rising number of infections is causing some plants to shut down.
FTI seeks measures to counter Chinese dumping
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/05/2020
» The Iron and Steel Industry Club under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is concerned cheap Chinese steel imports being dumped in the domestic market could jeopardise the local steel industry.
BoI relocation package to lure foreign funds
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/08/2019
» The government has ordered the Board of Investment (BoI) to devise a "relocation package" for foreign investors wishing to shift from China to Thailand as a result of the Sino-US trade dispute, hoping to counter the slump in exports and foreign investment.
Ministry bans steel plant expansion
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/01/2019
» Steel plant expansion and construction of steel bar plants will be banned for the next five years in Thailand to reduce the domestic surplus, according to an Industry Ministry draft regulation the cabinet approved on Tuesday.
Millcon to upgrade steel capacity to serve demand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/11/2018
» SET-listed steel producer Millcon Steel Plc is planning to increase its production capacity to 800,000 tonnes per year combined at its two plants in Bangkok and Rayong provinces to serve both domestic and export demand.