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Factories lead push to recycle plastic waste
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/10/2025
» Petrochemical factories want to promote a circular economy by stepping up efforts to recycle plastic waste, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Firms still wary of cheap Chinese goods
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/09/2025
» The next industry minister should prioritise measures to protect local industries against the influx of low-cost Chinese imports, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Regulation to curb usage of mercury
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/08/2025
» Construction of new mercury plants will not be allowed and the use of mercury in industrial processes will be limited in an effort to better protect the environment and human health, says the Industry Ministry.
Dim prospects for SMEs in second half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/06/2025
» Business prospects for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are likely to remain very limited in the second half, attributed to domestic and global economic challenges, notably the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict, says the Federation of Thai SMEs.
Concerns over foreign ‘zero-dollar’ factories
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/05/2025
» Foreign “zero-dollar” factories, including those that enter Thailand in the form of foreign direct investment, are causing grave concern among industry leaders who fear they will deal a further blow to Thai manufacturing, according to the latest survey conducted by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Ministry seeks to amend EEC land zoning
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/03/2025
» The Industry Ministry is stepping up efforts to push for an amendment to the land zoning regulations in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) that are decelerating plans to develop industrial land in a bid to draw more investment to targeted industries.
Tata joins effort against steel dumping
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/01/2025
» Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc, a unit of India's largest steelmaker, has teamed up with steel manufacturers to jointly find ways to cope with the dumping of cheap Chinese steel products in the Thai market.
FTI sees 3% rise in steel consumption this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/01/2025
» Steel consumption should increase by 3% this year, driven by government stimulus measures and the continual growth of the Chinese economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries' (FTI) Steel Industry Club.
Call for tougher rules to address Chinese imports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2025
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling on the government to enforce legal measures against the influx of low-cost Chinese products into the Thai market, which is expected to intensify this year.
Call to accelerate removal of unnecessary laws
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2024
» The government must step up efforts to remove unnecessary laws to ensure the ease of doing business in the country in alignment with the state's policy to make 2025 a "year of investment" for Thailand, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).