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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.
‘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).
WHA shrugs off impact of US tariffs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/07/2025
» While the US's controversial reciprocal tariffs are causing some delays to international investment, Thailand is not expected to face a serious impact, according to WHA Corp, a Thai developer of industrial estates and built-to-suit logistics facilities.
Ministry told to tackle steel output glut
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/06/2025
» The Industry Ministry must take serious action to curb manufacturing of rolled steel in Thailand in order to prevent oversupply, in addition to bracing for higher US tariffs on steel and aluminium, 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).
Siam Cement frets over impact of US tariffs on Asean
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2025
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, is worried about the impact of Washington's new tariff policy on Southeast Asia, as the region is the company's main market.
Regional deal signed to combat PM2.5 pollution
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/02/2025
» Thailand has signed an agreement with the entire membership of Asean to jointly deal with PM2.5, which is considered to be a transboundary haze.
Tata joins effort against steel dumping
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/01/2025
» Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc, a unit of India's largest steelmaker, has teamed up with steel manufacturers to jointly find ways to cope with the dumping of cheap Chinese steel products in the Thai market.
Board calm over Chinese ban on Thai syrup
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/01/2025
» Industry officials believe Beijing's ongoing ban on syrup exports from Thailand for food safety reasons will not affect sugar manufacturers in the country, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
Key industries urged to adapt
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/01/2025
» The Industry Ministry is urging manufacturers in five industries, including car manufacturing, to take more serious efforts to adapt to projected US trade policies, the influx of low-cost imports into the Thai market, and disruptive technology.