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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.
AI nurses hint at future of health
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/07/2025
» For patients meeting a nurse powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the first time, the process remains the same, though they are not communicating with a human.
Vimut anticipating 40% jump in revenue
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/05/2025
» Vimut Holding Hospital Co, a unit of real estate developer Pruksa Holding, expects its revenue to soar by 40% this year, driven by tourism and the hospital's investment in innovative healthcare services.
Institute predicts 8.8% jump in food exports to B1.6tn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/08/2024
» The value of Thailand's food exports is expected to increase by 8.8% year-on-year to 1.6 trillion baht this year, driven by growing global demand and a decrease in the prices of raw materials, says the National Food Institute (NFI).
Industrialists join rate-cut chorus
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand should consider reducing interest rates in the second half to relieve the financial burden of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are facing tougher competition and an uncertain economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
EEC prepares for water shortages
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/04/2024
» A water shortage, caused by an El Niño-induced drought, in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) could be avoided as water supplies have been prepared for factories to help them get through the dry season this year, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
FTI seeks measures to help ailing SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/11/2023
» Urgent measures from the government are necessary to solve a financial crisis among 12,898 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), now at risk of succumbing to a huge level of debt worth 61 billion baht, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Office reduces manufacturing outlook
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/09/2023
» The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) has downgraded its growth forecast for Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) this year to a contraction ranging from -2.8% to -3.8%.
Thailand at risk of drought as water demand outstrips supply
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/06/2023
» Thailand is at risk of water scarcity in the eastern region, where the government's flagship investment project Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is being developed, as water demand grows while supply is limited, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industries uneasy over banking crisis
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/03/2023
» Domestic car and motorcycle sales may bear the brunt if Thai financial institutions are affected by the risk of failed banks in the US and Europe, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).