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Number of migrant workers climbs 23%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/10/2025
» The number of migrant workers in Thailand is rising, as the border dispute with Cambodia has resulted in more labourers from other countries seeking employment here, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Border row a double blow for businesses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Thai-Cambodian territorial conflict has curtailed border trade and raised worries over the future of Thai businesses in the neighbouring country, as well as Cambodian workers in Thailand.
Border fight shifts focus to machines
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/08/2025
» The sharp decrease in Cambodian workers in Thailand is prompting local manufacturers to speed up plans to replace human labourers with machinery, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Group urges wages based on skills
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Labour Ministry is being asked to consider replacing the proposed 400-baht daily minimum wage policy with a wage increase based on workers' skills, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Wage hike to benefit migrants, says FTI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/05/2024
» The government must reconsider its controversial plan to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide as much of the money would go to migrant workers rather than help boost the domestic economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI wary of conflict's impact on border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2024
» Recent armed conflict in Myanmar is causing concern over a possible further decline in border trade near Tak's Mae Sot district and a spike in illegal workers from Myanmar in Thailand, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Construction boom to drive machinery sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/04/2024
» Heavy machinery sales are expected to rise by 5% this year, driven by the growth of the construction sector, according to the latest estimate by Chinese manufacturer LiuGong Machinery.
Panel weighs new minimum wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/02/2024
» The tripartite wage committee is considering the factors used to calculate the daily minimum wage, following the government proposal to increase the rate for a second time this year, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
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).