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FTI eyes 1.5m auto units as domestic demand increases
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/01/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has announced a vehicle manufacturing target of 1.5 million units for 2026, a modest increase from 1.45 million units last year, driven by expectations of stronger domestic demand and growing production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
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.
Arms deals with US ‘could cut Thai trade surplus’
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/04/2025
» Thailand should consider buying more military technology and weapons from the United States to narrow the trade imbalance that led President Donald Trump to slap a 36% tariff on Thai exports, says 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).
Auto parts firms search for new export markets
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/03/2025
» Thai auto parts manufacturers are seeking new export markets amid growing concerns over US President Donald Trump's new trade tariff policy, piling on the sluggish domestic sentiment, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industry wary as Trump threatens auto tariffs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/02/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is monitoring US President Donald Trump's plan to slap a 25% tariff on car imports to the US and plans to assess its impact on the sluggish Thai automotive industry.
FTI sees 3% rise in steel consumption this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/01/2025
» Steel consumption should increase by 3% this year, driven by government stimulus measures and the continual growth of the Chinese economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries' (FTI) Steel Industry Club.
Board calm over Chinese ban on Thai syrup
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/01/2025
» Industry officials believe Beijing's ongoing ban on syrup exports from Thailand for food safety reasons will not affect sugar manufacturers in the country, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
Ministries to promote national defence
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/09/2024
» The Industry Ministry is preparing to discuss a plan with the Defence Ministry to promote national defence as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen S-curve industries to drive GDP.
Export prospects possible in US-China trade war
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/08/2024
» Thailand could benefit from higher exports to the US as Washington's trade war with Beijing threatens to deal a blow to Chinese shipments to the nation, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).