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Survey: Thai firms concerned about graft
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/01/2026
» Most Thai businesses are deeply worried about corruption, with a new survey revealing 97% of companies believe graft has become a critical threat to the country's economy and requires urgent solutions, according to the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
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).
Thai manufacturers brace for impact of Trump tariffs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/12/2024
» More trade barriers and hindrances to campaigns against carbon dioxide emissions are major concerns among Thai manufacturers who need to adapt to changes expected from the Donald Trump administration, according to the latest survey by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Federation of Thai Industries poll paints glum picture of second half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/08/2024
» Most executives under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) believe the economy during the second half will not improve much, with GDP growth likely to be less than 2% for the whole year, despite the state's efforts to speed up budget spending, according the latest FTI survey.
Industrialists wary of hike in costs due to rising rates
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/09/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is concerned that higher interest rates will add costs for the business sector and affect consumer purchasing power.
Survey suggests power bills should be coalition's priority
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/06/2023
» Most entrepreneurs want the new government to follow through on its pledge to reduce power bills, referred to in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the Move Forward Party and seven other political parties, according to the latest survey by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Poll victors to get policy wish list
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/05/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to submit a "position paper" detailing the economic policies preferred by businesses to a new government once it is successfully formed.
Producers keep eye on sales amid rising costs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/07/2022
» Higher energy prices have driven up production costs by 20%, but manufacturers managed to increase goods prices by less than 10% as they struggle to maintain sales volume, according to the latest poll conducted by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI urges maintaining diesel price subsidy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/06/2022
» Thailand's inflation rate is expected to stand at 4-5% throughout this year, prompting the need for the government to maintain its diesel price subsidy programme, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI urges government to rethink planned Ft hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/04/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) wants the government to reconsider the plan to increase the fuel tariff (Ft) as the group works to slow rising energy costs and the pressure on the manufacturing sector.