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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.
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).
US rare earth deal strains China ties
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/12/2025
» Thailand's surprise signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US on rare earth minerals cooperation in October threatens to affect its efforts to maintain a well-calibrated balance between China and the US.
Rare earths deal ‘could strain Thai-China ties’
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/10/2025
» An agreement with the United States on the joint development of a rare earth minerals supply chain could put Thailand at risk of straining its diplomatic ties with China, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Warning over strong baht's tourism threat
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/09/2025
» The baht's appreciation is threatening to deal a blow to tourism and cause ripple effects on businesses, which are struggling to deal with the sluggish economy, warns 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).
Looming US tariffs a threat to industry
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/03/2025
» The sluggish Thai automotive industry may worsen if US President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his plan to impose tariffs on car imports, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI urges auto parts producers to diversify
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/06/2024
» Local auto parts manufacturers are being urged to adapt to the technological disruption caused by electric vehicles (EVs) and transition to the production of medical devices, which are expected to have a promising business future, 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.
Water worries
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/10/2023
» After flooding in many provinces last month, the Thai economy and its crucial export sector face another threat as the weather becomes more arid -- drought.