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IEAT expects uptick in H2
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/05/2023
» Foreign investment prospects are expected to remain good this year, although business people have delayed their investments pending the establishment of a new government, according to the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and key business leaders.
Poll victors to get policy wish list
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/05/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to submit a "position paper" detailing the economic policies preferred by businesses to a new government once it is successfully formed.
Private sector highlights six-pronged strategy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/05/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) wants political parties competing in the general election to pay heed to its six-pronged strategy it believes should play a vital role in driving the economy over the next four years.
Elections offer respite as output dips
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2023
» Election campaigns are expected to stimulate the economy briefly amid global economic uncertainties that are blamed for causing the Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) to dip by 4.56% year-on-year in March to 104.6 points, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Industrial sentiment keeps rising amid tourism recovery
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/04/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to rise in March to 97.8 points, the highest in 10 months, thanks to the tourism recovery and farmers' greater purchasing power, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Eastern Economic Corridor ramps up plan to stimulate investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/04/2023
» Authorities aim to bolster Thai GDP by pushing ahead with a plan to generate 2.2 trillion baht worth of investment in five targeted industries in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) by 2026.
Producers bank on uptick in EV demand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/03/2023
» Global car manufacturers are hoping for strong sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand as the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show commences on Wednesday.
Thai Honda downgrades sales target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/03/2023
» While the upcoming general election is expected to bring about an increase in motorcycle purchases, the Thai market is still affected by inflation which has caused the domestic sales target to be revised down to 1.75 million units this year, says Thai Honda Co.
Pricey power bills expected to ease
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/03/2023
» Electricity bills are expected to decline from May to August as the fuel tariff (Ft) dips following a decrease in the price of liquefied natural gas (LNG), says Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
Panel downgrades export outlook
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/03/2023
» The 2023 export outlook is growing dimmer, with the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) cutting its export forecast to -1% based on the prospect of a global recession.