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Thai industry jittery over US tariff rules
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2025
» Thailand's manufacturing sector is struggling to deal with challenges raised by US tariff rules on Thai imports, even as the rate was cut significantly in early August.
Industry sentiment up in July
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/08/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) increased for the first time in four months to 89.3 points in July, driven by higher demand for food, medicine and cosmetic products, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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).
New calculation seen likely to boost MPI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/08/2024
» The Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) is expected to increase in the second half of this year if four growing industries -- solar panels, solid state technology, smart electronics and electric vehicles -- are included in the MPI calculation, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Thai sugar output falls amid drought
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/04/2024
» Thailand's sugar cane output declined in the 2023-24 crop year, resulting from severe drought, which may affect sugar supply in the global market, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
Panel weighs new minimum wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/02/2024
» The tripartite wage committee is considering the factors used to calculate the daily minimum wage, following the government proposal to increase the rate for a second time this year, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Uninspiring job outlook for 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/12/2023
» Employment in Thailand is expected to remain weak next year, with new recruitment limited to only certain industries, including tourism and food and beverages, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Farmers call for higher sugar cane price
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/11/2023
» Sugar cane farmers plan to ask the authorities to set the price of sugar cane at 1,400 baht a tonne for the 2023-24 crop year, which is higher than the estimated price to be tabled by the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
FTI holds breath on amended tariff rate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/04/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) remains hopeful a last-minute cut to the new power tariff, slated to take effect in less than two weeks, can help businesses and households cope with energy bills as authorities meet on Friday to review the rate.
Panel urges rethink of power tariff
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) plans to ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to reconsider the electricity bill calculation, believing the power tariff of 4.77 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) could be further reduced.