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Call for urgent action to tackle rural oil shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to intervene in support of oil middlemen, known locally as "jobbers", who are struggling to secure supplies from refineries, resulting in a shortage affecting industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as smaller filling stations not affiliated with major retail brands.
September sees rise in industry sentiment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/10/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) rose for the first time in seven months to 87.8 points in September, thanks to the speedy establishment of the new government and promising policies to deal with economic woes, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
How WHA uses practices to manage risk
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/09/2025
» While more foreign investment in Thailand drives up revenue for WHA Corporation Plc each year, its increased investment and spending on eco-friendly projects and inclusive workplace approaches are crucial for the company's business sustainability.
Thai industrial estate promotions stepped up
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/07/2025
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is stepping up efforts to maintain the momentum of investment at its industrial estates, which could decelerate following America's imposition of a 36% tariff on Thai imports.
Concerns over foreign ‘zero-dollar’ factories
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/05/2025
» Foreign “zero-dollar” factories, including those that enter Thailand in the form of foreign direct investment, are causing grave concern among industry leaders who fear they will deal a further blow to Thai manufacturing, according to the latest survey conducted by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
SMEs lag behind in using AI, robotics
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2025
» With modern technologies such as robotic systems and artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly becoming an essential part of business, entrepreneurs are being encouraged to seriously consider a shift to newer, technology-driven operations to increase their competitiveness.
Authorities tout Map Ta Phut carbon sandbox plan
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/04/2025
» Authorities are pushing ahead with better carbon data management in industrial estates to increase investment in the Map Ta Phut sandbox, jointly carried out by the World Bank and the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
Rate cut likely to boost manufacturing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/03/2025
» The local manufacturing sector is expected to improve following the Bank of Thailand's interest rate cut, in addition to positive signals from a rising Manufacturing Production Index (MPI), says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Mercedes-Benz anticipates another gloomy sales year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/02/2025
» German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) expects another tough year for the Thai car market, caused by difficulties for consumers in accessing car loans as well as high interest rates which led to a 23% decrease in newly registered premium cars last year.
Big sugar harvest faces burning checks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/01/2025
» Thailand's sugar cane output is expected to increase in the 2024-25 crop year thanks to more rainfall, but farmers face strict screening for harvesting by burning, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).