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‘Recession’ a concern, says Thai business group
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand’s economy is bracing for its weakest expansion in 30 years, with GDP growth projected at less than 2% in 2026, attributed to sluggish exports, high household debt and declining competitiveness in global markets, warns the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Drastic plastic
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/12/2025
» In the global fight against climate change, plastics have emerged as both a symbol of modern convenience and an environmental challenge.
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.
Industry group predicts short-term price stability
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/05/2024
» Manufacturers are expected to maintain the prices of goods in the short term following a recent hike in domestic diesel rates to avoid adding a burden to people's cost of living, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
SCGP takes measures to reduce risk
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/04/2024
» SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP), a Thai operator in the fully-integrated packaging chain in Southeast Asia, is concerned about the effects of geopolitical conflicts, especially in the Middle East, on energy prices, including oil and coal.
THG, Assumption launch scheme to solve doctor shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/01/2024
» Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG), the operator of Thonburi Hospital, aims to help solve the doctor shortage in Thailand by establishing an international medicine programme in cooperation with Assumption University.
EV industry faces ‘critical’ worker shortage
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2023
» Thailand faces a critical shortage of electric vehicle specialists and skilled workers needed to fuel the growth of the industry, which is struggling to fill more than 53,000 positions, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (Evat).
Panel trims export growth forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/07/2023
» Dim economic prospects over the next six months have caused the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) to cut its export growth forecast to -2% this year, down from -1%.
MPI plunges by 8% in April
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/06/2023
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) is expected to be tepid this year, with growth of 0-1% because of a combination of business obstacles domestically and overseas, as the April reading was the lowest in 34 months.
Steel makers wary of Russian product dumping
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/02/2023
» Thai steel manufacturers are worried about an influx of cheap steel products from Russia into Thai and Asean markets, following sanctions on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.