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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).
Production hit by export slowdown
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/07/2023
» Manufacturers in 25 industries are adjusting their production plans following an export downturn that caused a drop in value for eight consecutive months, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Ford sales plummet, production resumes
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2020
» Ford Thailand, the production and distribution arm of US-based Ford Motor, has seen car sales over past 10 months dive 40% to 21,800 units from last year, but remains optimistic about future prospects after production fully resumed in response to the improving Thai auto industry.
Auto parts sector shrivels
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/04/2020
» The auto parts industry club under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects the parts sector to continue shrinking as car factories close or cut production and global purchasing power weakens.
Private sector wants panel set up to handle surging currency
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/11/2019
» Business operators are preparing to hold talks with the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand about the strong baht, as the surging currency is estimated to have cost exporters 200-300 billion baht.