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Industrial confidence falls in December
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 88.2 in December, from 89.1 points the previous month, due to growing concerns over the impact of a general election and a plunge in border trade with Cambodia and Myanmar, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Board calm over Chinese ban on Thai syrup
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/01/2025
» Industry officials believe Beijing's ongoing ban on syrup exports from Thailand for food safety reasons will not affect sugar manufacturers in the country, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
Export prospects possible in US-China trade war
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/08/2024
» Thailand could benefit from higher exports to the US as Washington's trade war with Beijing threatens to deal a blow to Chinese shipments to the nation, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
US-China spat set to boost Thai exports, says panel
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/07/2024
» Thai exports should gain from the latest round of the US-China trade war, with growth estimated at 0.8-1.5%, up from an earlier projection of 0.5-1.5%, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Auto loan rejections hurting industry
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/06/2024
» Auto loans from banks are probably 100-200 billion baht lower than expected so far this year because of concerns over non-performing loans, which threatens to affect the entire automotive supply chain, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Group seeks gain from US-China trade war
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/05/2024
» The US recently imposed very high tariffs on Chinese products, notably electric vehicles and semiconductors, which will cause China to concentrate on expanding its EV manufacturing within Asia, with Thailand poised to become a key export hub, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
BoT urged to slash rates as risks mount
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2024
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has urged the Bank of Thailand to cut interest rates to better match the country's economy, which faces both internal and external risks.
Call for cap on utility prices
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/02/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) wants the government to put a cap on electricity, water and cooking gas prices to slow down living cost increases as well as push stimulus measures as the Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to increase to 88 points in January.
Prices set to see rise after 2 months
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/02/2022
» Manufacturers can fix their product prices without adjustment for another 1-2 months before seeing them rise and remain high for at least three months as a result of higher energy prices, according to the latest survey by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI keeping close watch on value of depreciating baht
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/07/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is closely monitoring the foreign exchange rate after the baht recently fell to its weakest value in 14 months at 32.29 baht to the US dollar, although this benefits Thai exporters.