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Sentiment declines again last month
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/06/2023
» Delays in establishing a new coalition government were partly blamed for a drop in the Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) for a second consecutive month, with the May reading at 92.5 points, down from 95 in April.
TISI decreases for first time in 7 months
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/01/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) decreased for the first time in seven months to 92.6 points during the festive month of December last year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Tourism, export growth drives up production index
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/11/2022
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) increased by 3.36% year-on-year to 97.9 points in September, thanks to bustling economic activities, especially in the tourism and export sectors.
TISI dips to 86.2 in April on oil price hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/05/2022
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) in April fell to 86.2 points from 89.2 in March due mainly to the global oil price surge, driven by the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war, and higher inflation.
Manufacturers want diesel subsidy continued
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/03/2022
» Manufacturers will struggle to maintain their goods prices for another 3-6 months amid the Russia-Ukraine war, but they insist the government continue to cap diesel prices at below 30 baht a litre, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Rising exports fuel uptick of MPI in April
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/06/2021
» Thailand saw its manufacturing production index (MPI) increase in April by 18.46% year-on-year to 91.88 points, however, capacity utilisation decreased due in part to the impact of the third wave of Covid-19.
TISI hits eight-month low
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/05/2021
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) in April sank to 84.3 points, the lowest in eight months, as the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak has prompted the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to scramble for vaccines for factory workers as soon as June.
New wave harms factory capacity
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects the third wave of Covid-19 to cause losses of around 100 billion baht to the manufacturing sector, prompting automakers to adjust their car production targets for this year.
FTI expects clear vaccine distribution plan from PM
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/04/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects concrete plans after a talk with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday during which the FTI will propose a Covid-19 vaccine distribution plan and discuss economic stimulus packages.
Food export value to rise on higher prices
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/01/2021
» Thai food export value is expected to rise by 10.2-12.2% year-on-year to 1.08-1.10 trillion baht this year as prices of some farm produce are set to increase, thanks to growing demand for food in overseas markets, says Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.