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Thai manufacturers poised to take massive hit from US levy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/07/2025
» The proposed 36% tariff on US imports of Thai products could pile pressure on the manufacturing sector, with workers likely to bear the brunt, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Inoue Rubber eyes 5% revenue uptick
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/05/2025
» SET-listed rubber auto parts manufacturer Inoue Rubber Thailand expects revenue to increase by 5% this year, driven by demand for premium motorcycle tyres during a 90-day pause in Washington's reciprocal tariffs.
Production index slips on downbeat trade projection
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2025
» Unpleasant trade prospects threaten to affect the Thai manufacturing sector, with the Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) dipping by 0.6% year-on-year in March to 105.03 points, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Michelin pins investment on EV policy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/11/2024
» French tyre maker Michelin vows to expand its investment in Thailand, hoping to benefit from the government's electric vehicle (EV) promotion policy despite weak domestic car sales.
Conflict fuelling Thai jobseekers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/02/2024
» People from Myanmar are expected to flock to Thailand to seek jobs, following the impact of the years-long internal conflict in the neighbouring country, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Korean EV makers meet BoI to discuss opportunities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/08/2023
» A group of electric vehicle (EV) businesses from South Korea and the mayor of Yeonggwang-gun, Korea's leading e-mobility city, recently met with the Thai Board of Investment (BoI) to seek EV investment opportunities here.
BoI applications catapult by 70% to B364bn in first half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/07/2023
» Applications for investment promotion in the first half of this year soared by 70% year-on-year to 364 billion baht in value, led by foreign direct investment skyrocketing 141% as global companies continue to choose Thailand as a manufacturing base, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
MPI poised to expand by 4-5% on global recovery
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/02/2022
» Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit expects bright prospects in the industrial sector this year, believing Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) will expand by 4-5%, driven by global economic recovery.
MPI up for fifth consecutive month on export growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/08/2021
» Thailand' manufacturing production index (MPI) in July increased by 5.12% year-on-year for the fifth consecutive month to 91.41 points, thanks to export growth.
MPI forecast revised up to 4-5% on export growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/08/2021
» Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) is expected to grow by 4-5% this year, up from an earlier forecast of 2-3% made by the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE), due mainly to fast-growing exports.