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Industrial confidence falls in December
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 88.2 in December, from 89.1 points the previous month, due to growing concerns over the impact of a general election and a plunge in border trade with Cambodia and Myanmar, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thai industry jittery over US tariff rules
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2025
» Thailand's manufacturing sector is struggling to deal with challenges raised by US tariff rules on Thai imports, even as the rate was cut significantly in early August.
Measures seen spurring motorcycle sales in Q4
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/10/2025
» Thailand's motorcycle market should record more sales in the final quarter of this year thanks to government stimulus measures that are expected to increase consumer purchasing power and lift business confidence, says Thai Honda, a manufacturer and distributor of motorcycles and multi-purpose engines.
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).
Car firms warned of new Australia rule
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2024
» Auto exports to Australia may be affected by a new trade barrier expected to be imposed on new cars shipped to the country next year, warns the Thai Automotive Industry Association (TAIA).
Federation of Thai Industries warns of business woes ahead of minimum wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/02/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) says businesses will suffer from a surge in operating costs if the government pushes ahead with its plan to raise the daily minimum wage to 400 baht this year.
Conflict fuelling Thai jobseekers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/02/2024
» People from Myanmar are expected to flock to Thailand to seek jobs, following the impact of the years-long internal conflict in the neighbouring country, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
FTI, KBank gauge effect on Thai investors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/07/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is assessing the impact on Thai investors in Myanmar after authorities in that country ordered companies there to suspend debt payments for foreign loans.
Cars face barriers in Vietnam
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/06/2021
» Car exports to Vietnam can expect to face non-tariff barriers after the country, the biggest importer within Asean of pickups and passenger cars from Thailand, prepares to enforce the new Euro 5 emission standard from Jan 1 next year.
Megaprojects may require 90% local content
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/08/2019
» The Industry Ministry plans to talk with the Finance Ministry about requiring 90% local content for state megaprojects and procurement to encourage investors and bidders to use locally made materials in projects.