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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%.
Call for weaker baht to reverse car export slump
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is upbeat about the Bank of Thailand's efforts to deal with baht appreciation to prevent direct and indirect impacts to the auto industry, which is grappling with sluggish sales.
Call for greater aid to 2nd-tier provinces
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/10/2025
» The government must step up efforts to encourage people to visit second-tier destinations to enhance domestic tourism and broaden revenue distribution, says 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).
Vimut banking on speciality facilities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/08/2025
» Growing demand for complex disease treatment has encouraged Vimut Holding Hospital Co to develop four more speciality healthcare centres, following its services to treat heart disorders.
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.
Carasti anticipates growth in car leasing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/06/2025
» Changes in Thai drivers' behaviour in a sluggish automotive market offer business opportunities for car subscription service provider Carasti, which is encouraging people to lease cars for short-term use as part of a daily routine.
BoI looks to South Korea to beef up high tech sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/05/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) aims to encourage more South Korean business people to invest in Thailand to help the country boost high technology development, notably artificial intelligence (AI).
Index dips to lowest level since October 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/05/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 89.9 points in April, the lowest level since October 2024, due to a raft of factors ranging from US President Donald Trump's tariff policy to the Songkran holiday, said the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Motorcycle output downgrade mulled
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/05/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is considering downgrading Thailand's motorcycle manufacturing target, even though total production increased during the first quarter of this year.