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Survey: Thai firms concerned about graft
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/01/2026
» Most Thai businesses are deeply worried about corruption, with a new survey revealing 97% of companies believe graft has become a critical threat to the country's economy and requires urgent solutions, according to the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
‘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).
Manufacturers brace for tough 2026
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/01/2026
» Thailand's manufacturing sector is bracing for a difficult start to 2026, as political uncertainty, sluggish domestic demand and structural challenges continue to weigh on the economy.
Dow embraces circular materials to achieve lower product carbon footprint
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/11/2025
» As Dow takes steps to grow its chemical business, the US-based company is looking back to ensure it has left no or little carbon footprint behind.
Gamut of challenges await BoT governor
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/07/2025
» The new governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will immediately face challenges as business leaders want him to push for measures to reduce loan interest rates and relax lending criteria among state and privately-run banks as well as avoid a surge in the value of the baht.
SCG Cement unit upbeat on growth in 2023
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/05/2023
» Construction materials producer SCG Cement-Building Materials expects cement consumption this year to grow by 1-2% year-on-year to more than 30 million tonnes, mainly attributed to the tourism recovery.
Country girds for impact of higher steel prices
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/03/2022
» Thailand is bracing for the impact of expensive steel in the global market after prices rose by more than 10% following the outbreak of war between two of the world's major steel exporters -- Russia and Ukraine.
SCG eager to embrace environmental approach
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/03/2022
» Green manufacturing is driving more business for SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, as it is eager to use more clean energy, develop environmentally friendly products and utilise electric vehicles (EVs).
Millcon eager to partner on recycling
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/02/2022
» SET-listed Millcon Steel, a Thai steel manufacturer, is seeking partners to co-invest in recycling businesses to add value to scrap under the circular economic concept.
FTI suggests oil price surge will hit recovery
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/01/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is worried global oil prices may soar to US$100 a barrel, threatening to worsen the inflation rate and economic recovery, now struggling against the impact of Covid-19 in Thailand.