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Survey shows Japanese companies optimistic
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/02/2026
» Undeterred by business challenges, Japanese companies are determined to continue investing in Thailand, with 23% of 520 companies surveyed vowing to expand operations as they expect the economy to improve in the first half of 2026, according to the Board of Investment (BoI).
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.
Conflict hits Myanmar border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2024
» The armed conflict between the Myanmar junta and ethnic minority groups could reduce Thai-Myanmar border trade value by 40%, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
MPI dragged down to record low negative
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/04/2020
» The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) has downgraded Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) for 2020 to a record low of negative 6-7%, with industrial GDP contracting 5.5-6.5%.
Producers look to engage South Korea
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/04/2018
» The Industry Ministry's Thai Cosmetics Cluster forecasts the industry to surge by 10% to 280 billion baht as many players, mainly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), have jumped into this red ocean market.