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Car exports decline by 6% in January
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/02/2026
» Thailand's car exports fell in January, dropping 6% year-on-year to 58,405 units -- the lowest level since May 2022 -- which was attributed to stricter environmental regulations and currency fluctuations, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Cane farmers win support
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/01/2026
» The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) has announced measures to support sugar cane farmers affected by the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia that have disrupted farming activities in five provinces.
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.
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).
Online presence a boon for used car market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/08/2025
» While the domestic car market remains wobbly, used car sales in certain segments are expected to recover, driven by stronger demand.
Motorcycle output downgrade mulled
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/05/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is considering downgrading Thailand's motorcycle manufacturing target, even though total production increased during the first quarter of this year.
Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand to prep 'service industrial estate'
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/04/2025
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is conducting a feasibility study on a plan to establish a "service industrial estate" in Chon Buri to serve the government's plan to develop an entertainment complex.
Tariffs may raise export costs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/03/2025
» Operating costs for Thai exports are likely to spike by 6-8% on average given US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policy on imports, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Industry body calls for govt help to revive Thai car market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/02/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) wants the government to launch new measures to lift the domestic car market within two months as auto sales, particularly pickups, continued to fall in January.
Call for more tariffs alongside higher VAT
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/02/2025
» Most entrepreneurs want the government to raise tariffs on products imported to Thailand if it continues with its tax reform plan, according to the latest poll conducted by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).