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Rocky year eyed for auto parts makers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thai auto parts makers could face a rough 2026 as Mexico, a key car assembler, now imposes tariffs on goods, including car components, from countries without free trade agreements (FTAs).
Looming US tariffs a threat to industry
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/03/2025
» The sluggish Thai automotive industry may worsen if US President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his plan to impose tariffs on car imports, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Auto parts firms search for new export markets
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/03/2025
» Thai auto parts manufacturers are seeking new export markets amid growing concerns over US President Donald Trump's new trade tariff policy, piling on the sluggish domestic sentiment, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Auto parts makers nudged towards medical devices
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/07/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects to submit a plan this month to the government to support the local medical device business as part of efforts to help auto parts manufacturers diversify into this field.
FTI urges auto parts producers to diversify
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/06/2024
» Local auto parts manufacturers are being urged to adapt to the technological disruption caused by electric vehicles (EVs) and transition to the production of medical devices, which are expected to have a promising business future, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Gearing up for the new economy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/05/2024
» Business challenges have prompted the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to come up with new projects, hoping to strengthen local entrepreneurs.
FTI vows to assist local parts manufacturers
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/12/2023
» Up to 1,700 local auto parts manufacturers are being assisted in shifting to producing parts for electric vehicles (EVs) under a new agreement between the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and global car manufacturers.
Production hit by export slowdown
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/07/2023
» Manufacturers in 25 industries are adjusting their production plans following an export downturn that caused a drop in value for eight consecutive months, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industry clusters set to generate B1.2bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/09/2021
» The Department of Industry Promotion (DIP) expects to generate 1.2 billion baht in economic value for Thailand with its plan to help entrepreneurs modernise their businesses through industrial cluster development.
FTI jittery over new lockdowns
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/03/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is worried efforts to restore the reeling Thai and global economies may face a setback as some European countries have renewed lockdown measures amid fears of coronavirus mutations.