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Thai industry urged to embrace restructuring
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/02/2026
» Thailand's industrial economy is under a cloud of uncertainty in the first quarter of 2026.
Manufacturers brace for tough 2026
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/01/2026
» Thailand's manufacturing sector is bracing for a difficult start to 2026, as political uncertainty, sluggish domestic demand and structural challenges continue to weigh on the economy.
Manufacturers' confidence dips to 87.7 points in August
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 87.7 points in August amid a stagnant economy, a strengthening baht and the impact of severe flooding in the North, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thailand urged to sign mini-FTAs at Apec events
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/11/2022
» Thailand can use the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit and its side meeting, the Apec CEO Summit, to forge more cooperation under "mini-free trade agreements" (mini-FTAs) as part of efforts to brace for a global economic slowdown next year, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
TISI dips to 86.2 in April on oil price hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/05/2022
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) in April fell to 86.2 points from 89.2 in March due mainly to the global oil price surge, driven by the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war, and higher inflation.
Project a boon for high tech
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/08/2021
» Thai and Chinese authorities have agreed to launch the Thailand-Guangdong cooperation project to promote high-tech industries, including electric vehicles (EVs), as well as the green economy in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) area.
Ford sales plummet, production resumes
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2020
» Ford Thailand, the production and distribution arm of US-based Ford Motor, has seen car sales over past 10 months dive 40% to 21,800 units from last year, but remains optimistic about future prospects after production fully resumed in response to the improving Thai auto industry.
Pandemic endangers shared automotive plant
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/07/2020
» A car factory for the Mazda and Ford brands is struggling to deal with Covid-19 impact, having already decreased production capacity by half and trimmed employment by 800 staff via early retirement programmes.
MAN expands to deal with pandemic
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/07/2020
» Germany-based MAN Truck & Bus Thailand has encountered a rough patch, with weak bus and truck sales in the Thai market during the pandemic, but remains optimistic about its future business here.
Nippon reeling from virus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/06/2020
» Nippon Paint Decorative Coatings (Thailand) Co, Asia's largest paint maker, is struggling to recover from the severe impact of Covid-19, which caused its revenue to dive by 10% in the first quarter this year.