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Committee expects exports to slow in Q4
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/10/2025
» Exports are expected to slow in the final quarter due to global trade uncertainties and the baht's appreciation, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
US tariffs to batter Thai steel industry
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/05/2025
» US President Donald Trump's tariffs are expected to deal a blow to the steel market, which is likely to see a decline in steel consumption, says the EAF Long Product Steel Producers Association.
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).
Motorcycle manufacturing output decline set to persist
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/08/2024
» Thailand's motorcycle manufacturing output will continue to decelerate in the second half of this year amid the high level of household debt and the weak economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Ford requests help for combustion engine segment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/08/2024
» Ford Thailand is requesting the government step up efforts to help companies in the internal combustion engine (ICE) car segment, particularly motorcycle manufacturers, as they are not able to quickly adjust to the changes caused by the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) market.
Thailand cuts car manufacturing target to 1.7m in 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/07/2024
» Months-long sluggish car sales have caused the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to reduce its car manufacturing target for 2024 to 1.7 million units, down from 1.9 million units.
Pickup sales hit by faltering economy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/06/2024
» Domestic car sales continue to be a concern, with pure pickup sales plummeting by 40.8% in the first five months of 2024 and likely to keep falling, attributed to a sluggish economy and restricted access to loans, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
SCGC plans to develop plant-based plastics plant
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/02/2023
» SCG Chemicals Plc (SCGC) is preparing to jointly develop a bio-based ethylene factory in Thailand to produce plastic materials made from plants, as part of efforts to focus more on eco-friendly manufacturing.