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Industrial confidence falls in December
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 88.2 in December, from 89.1 points the previous month, due to growing concerns over the impact of a general election and a plunge in border trade with Cambodia and Myanmar, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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).
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).
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.
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).
Industrial confidence increases in October
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/11/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 89.1 points in October, following a two-month decline, as more purchase orders poured in for the final quarter for year-end festivities, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Call for regulation as cheap imports hit Thai factories
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/10/2024
» The government needs to have foreign e-commerce platform operators registered as legal entities, as well as better control the influx of low-cost products into Thailand which is reducing sales among local manufacturers, says 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.