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Call for urgent action to tackle rural oil shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to intervene in support of oil middlemen, known locally as "jobbers", who are struggling to secure supplies from refineries, resulting in a shortage affecting industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as smaller filling stations not affiliated with major retail brands.
Investment board approves new incentives to support SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/05/2025
» The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved new measures to better support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are facing tough competition and the impact of US President Donald Trump's stiff tariffs.
Industry leaders warn of challenges ahead for Thai economy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/05/2022
» Despite a gradual recovery projected for the tourism sector, Thailand's economy still faces a spate of challenges including the persistent pandemic and the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted global commerce, pushed up oil prices and threatened food supplies.
Inflation heads industry agenda
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/05/2022
» Soaring inflation tops the agenda when the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) meets this Wednesday to discuss Thailand's economic outlook in the second half of the year.
Industry titans want clarity on CPTPP
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/10/2021
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling for a chat with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thailand's much-delayed decision to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) after China, Taiwan and Britain divulged their eagerness to take part in this free-trade pact.
JSCCIB cuts GDP growth forecast to 0.5-2%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/05/2021
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has reduced its GDP growth forecast to 0.5-2% due to the severe impact of the third Covid-19 outbreak despite bright export prospects this year.
Thai printers press on despite digital challenge
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/05/2019
» The Thai Printing Association forecasts the printing industry will grow by only 2-3% in 2019 despite a government stimulus package offering personal tax reductions for purchases of new books and e-books this year.
PTT hits back amid social media storm
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/05/2018
» As oil prices surge to their highest in close to a decade, the public is rising against PTT Plc and demanding an answer to the age-old question: why are retail fuel prices higher in Thailand than in some other Asean countries?