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‘Recession’ a concern, says Thai business group
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand’s economy is bracing for its weakest expansion in 30 years, with GDP growth projected at less than 2% in 2026, attributed to sluggish exports, high household debt and declining competitiveness in global markets, warns the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Output ticks up for automobiles
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/07/2025
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) increased by 0.58% year-on-year to 97.35 points in June, driven by the recovery of the car market, an increase in exports and state stimulus measures, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
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).
Premium car sales likely unchanged
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/02/2025
» Sales of premium cars in Thailand are likely to remain unchanged in 2025 as people's purchasing power is weak and they face difficulty in accessing auto loans, a situation which is expected to subdue the car market, says BMW Group Thailand.
SMEs to get B1.9bn of cheap loans
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/10/2024
» Industry Minister Akanat Promphan is pushing ahead with plans to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ease their financial burdens and develop their technological know-how to better compete in the market.
Motorcycle manufacturing output decline set to persist
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/08/2024
» Thailand's motorcycle manufacturing output will continue to decelerate in the second half of this year amid the high level of household debt and the weak economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thailand cuts car manufacturing target to 1.7m in 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/07/2024
» Months-long sluggish car sales have caused the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to reduce its car manufacturing target for 2024 to 1.7 million units, down from 1.9 million units.
FTI downgrades output target to 1.85m
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/10/2023
» A decline in domestic car sales has prompted the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to revise down the country's car manufacturing target to 1.85 million cars this year from 1.9 million.
FTI downgrades car output target to 1.85m
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/10/2023
» A decline in domestic car sales has prompted the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to revise down Thailand's car manufacturing target to 1.85 million cars this year from 1.9 million.
FTI, KBank gauge effect on Thai investors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/07/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is assessing the impact on Thai investors in Myanmar after authorities in that country ordered companies there to suspend debt payments for foreign loans.