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Parties told to put economy before political bargaining
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has called on political parties to prioritise economic expertise over political bargaining as they scramble to form a new government following the general election.
Industrial land sales miss target as investors run scared
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has missed its land sales target for fiscal 2025, underscoring the impact of global trade tensions and domestic political uncertainty on investor confidence.
Industrial confidence rises slightly
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/12/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) climbed to 89.1 points in November, up from 87.3, though entrepreneurs remain cautious amid a strong baht, severe flooding in the South and escalating border tensions with Cambodia, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
National Food Institute seeks to beef up pet food exports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/11/2025
» The National Food Institute (NFI) is stepping up efforts to increase pet food exports to serve growing demand in foreign countries, especially Japan, Europe and the US.
Steelmakers struggle with Chinese influx
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/08/2025
» Chinese steel exports continue to increase, affecting many countries including Thailand where local steelmakers are struggling to deal with the influx, says Tata Steel (Thailand), a unit of India's largest manufacturer.
FTI sounds alarm on levy proposal
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/05/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has warned the government that its controversial idea to impose value-added tax (VAT) on businesses earning less than 1.8 million baht a year could lead to more struggles at a time of economic uncertainties.
Tata Steel bullish on ductile rebar
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/05/2025
» Growing demand for stronger steel in buildings located in areas that may be deemed prone to earthquakes has led Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc, a unit of India's largest manufacturer, to increase production of ductile rebar steel.
Motorcycle output expected to fall
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/02/2025
» Thailand's motorcycle production will remain sluggish this year, projected to tally 2.1 million units as buyers' difficulty in accessing loans continues to haunt the domestic market, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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.
Ministry looks to high tech to spur GDP
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/01/2025
» The Industry Ministry wants the manufacturing sector to help increase GDP growth by 1% every year through the promotion of new industries that use high technology.