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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.
Industrial land sales miss target as investors run scared
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has missed its land sales target for fiscal 2025, underscoring the impact of global trade tensions and domestic political uncertainty on investor confidence.
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.
Border row a double blow for businesses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Thai-Cambodian territorial conflict has curtailed border trade and raised worries over the future of Thai businesses in the neighbouring country, as well as Cambodian workers in Thailand.
Border fight shifts focus to machines
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/08/2025
» The sharp decrease in Cambodian workers in Thailand is prompting local manufacturers to speed up plans to replace human labourers with machinery, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Millcon upbeat on production restart
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2025
» Local steelmaker Millcon Steel Plc is optimistic about resuming production after getting through tough competition, mainly caused by low-cost steel imports from China.
Industry sentiment up in July
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/08/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) increased for the first time in four months to 89.3 points in July, driven by higher demand for food, medicine and cosmetic products, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Saudis encouraged to invest in S-curve sectors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/07/2024
» Thai authorities are preparing to encourage entrepreneurs from Saudi Arabia to invest in S-curve industries here, following their earlier interest in the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Auto loan rejections hurting industry
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/06/2024
» Auto loans from banks are probably 100-200 billion baht lower than expected so far this year because of concerns over non-performing loans, which threatens to affect the entire automotive supply chain, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Group urges wages based on skills
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Labour Ministry is being asked to consider replacing the proposed 400-baht daily minimum wage policy with a wage increase based on workers' skills, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).