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Car exports decline by 6% in January
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).
Siam Cement Group intends to stay lean to compete in 2025
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/08/2025
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, continues to strengthen its competitiveness to survive challenging circumstances in Thailand and overseas in the second half of 2025.
New economic zones being considered
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is expected to consider a plan to set up new economic zones in the North and Northeast to lift regional economies far from the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), which has been heavily promoted.
Dow launches new drive to recycle plastic waste
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/04/2025
» Dow, a US-based chemical company, is stepping up efforts to slow rising global temperatures by improving handling of plastic waste.
Siam Cement Group sees 5% growth in revenue this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/01/2025
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, expects its revenue to increase by 5% this year, up from 511 billion baht in 2024, thanks to the improving Thai and Asean economies.
Industrial confidence falls in December
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/01/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 90.1 points in December last year, mainly due to a slowdown in the manufacturing sector and the impact of floods, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Effort to stimulate pickups
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/01/2025
» Tri Petch Isuzu Sales, the local distributor of Isuzu vehicles, has joined a call for the government to jump-start stagnant pickup sales, as the market threatens to stymie the Thai economy.
Talks with Cambodia 'must put nation first'
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/12/2024
» The government can continue with its highly debatable plan on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA) between Thailand and Cambodia, but it must first hold prudent discussions with Phnom Penh based on the national interest, says the Federation of Thai Industries' Petroleum Exploration and Production Industry Club.
Federation of Thai Industries optimistic auto output will achieve new lower target
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/12/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) remains hopeful that car manufacturing output will reach the new lower target set for 2024, despite a significant drop in domestic car sales and exports in November, which seems to show no signs of abating.
Panel aims to delay wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/12/2024
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is preparing to submit a petition letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Friday, asking her to delay the plan to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht on Jan 1 next year as businesses are struggling to deal with the sluggish economy.