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Business leaders slash Thai growth forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has lowered its Thai GDP growth forecast to a range of 1.2-1.6%, citing the ongoing energy crisis triggered by war in the Middle East. The previous projection was 1.6-2.0%.
Cane farmers win support
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/01/2026
» The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) has announced measures to support sugar cane farmers affected by the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia that have disrupted farming activities in five provinces.
Thai exports on course for double-digit growth this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2025
» The improving global economy is expected to boost Thai exports by 9.5-10% this year, higher than previously estimated, but Thailand will not gain significantly from the growth, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Industrial estates eager to improve supply chain
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/09/2025
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is planning to improve and add value to Thai supply chains to strengthen the manufacturing sector.
New economic zones being considered
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is expected to consider a plan to set up new economic zones in the North and Northeast to lift regional economies far from the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), which has been heavily promoted.
Forum to brief foreigners
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/10/2023
» Following a delay of several months, up to 300 foreign investors from large companies will finally obtain first-hand information regarding the economic policies of the Srettha Thavisin government to clarify issues related to their future investments, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
PM seeks business input on drought challenge
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he wants assistance from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to draft measures to cope with the drought that threatens to affect agriculture and factories next year, especially those located in the Eastern Economic Corridor.
Committee highlights trade issues
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/09/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is looking into new trade issues, including the influx of Chinese goods, aiming to draft a new economic proposal for the Srettha Thavisin government.
Thai Honda jittery on domestic sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/08/2023
» Thai Honda Manufacturing Co, a local motorcycle manufacturer and distributor, is concerned rising household debt and the Bank of Thailand's plan to regulate operators of auto hire-purchase and leasing businesses will affect the country's motorcycle sales this year.
SCGC set to finalise timeline for pending IPO
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/08/2023
» SCG Chemicals Plc (SCGC) plans to ask its board of directors to approve a timeline for its initial public offering (IPO) by next month.