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Business leaders slash Thai growth forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has lowered its Thai GDP growth forecast to a range of 1.2-1.6%, citing the ongoing energy crisis triggered by war in the Middle East. The previous projection was 1.6-2.0%.
Parties told to put economy before political bargaining
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has called on political parties to prioritise economic expertise over political bargaining as they scramble to form a new government following the general election.
Call for more help for flooding victims
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/12/2025
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) has called on the government to introduce additional measures to restore businesses and households in flood-hit southern provinces, warning that existing financial relief alone will not be sufficient.
FTI readies factory relief operations
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/11/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has stepped up emergency measures to address widespread flooding in southern Thailand, where hundreds of factories have been inundated, disrupting production and supply chains across multiple sectors.
Thai business confidence slumps to 7-month low
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 88.1 points in May, the lowest level in seven months, as business confidence remains low, partly attributed to the impact of new geopolitical conflicts on the economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Dim prospects for SMEs in second half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/06/2025
» Business prospects for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are likely to remain very limited in the second half, attributed to domestic and global economic challenges, notably the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict, says the Federation of Thai SMEs.
Improving auto sector drives manufacturing rise
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/05/2025
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) rose by 2.1% year-on-year to 92.3 points in April, driven mainly by the improving automotive industry, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Production index slips on downbeat trade projection
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2025
» Unpleasant trade prospects threaten to affect the Thai manufacturing sector, with the Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) dipping by 0.6% year-on-year in March to 105.03 points, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Tri Petch welcomes B5bn pickup fund
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2025
» The government approval of a 5-billion-baht fund to lift domestic pickup sales offers vehicle and auto parts makers some relief amid a stagnant market and stiff US auto tariffs, say local distributors.
Premium car sales likely unchanged
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/02/2025
» Sales of premium cars in Thailand are likely to remain unchanged in 2025 as people's purchasing power is weak and they face difficulty in accessing auto loans, a situation which is expected to subdue the car market, says BMW Group Thailand.