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FTI upbeat on motorcycles
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/01/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) estimates motorcycle production will grow by 4.17% year-on-year to 2.1 million units in 2023 despite concerns over a global economic slowdown.
Car manufacturers expect election to improve sentiment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/12/2022
» Automakers in Thailand expect the general election next year will generate better sentiment, causing people to buy new cars, even though the industry has slowed since October this year.
FTI suggests retention of current policies
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/10/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects a new government formed after a general election next year to maintain policies that benefit businesses to help them survive in 2023.
EconThai calls for wage hike to be based on inflation rate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/08/2022
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) is urging the government to base the daily minimum wage calculation on inflation, not politically-motivated factors, as the Labour Ministry plans to enforce the new wage hike in October, which is sooner than originally anticipated.
Amata halts Yangon estate after coup
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/02/2021
» The political turbulence in Myanmar has caused SET-listed Amata Corporation to stop its 140-million-baht first-phase investment in Yangon Amata Smart and Eco City (YASEC) indefinitely until a new election is called in the military-controlled country.
EEC target invigorated
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/11/2020
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office plans to increase its investment of 1.7 trillion baht in targeted industries as global trade and investment are expected to rebound with US president-elect Joe Biden's rise to power.
JSCCIB pushes for stimulus continuity
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/10/2020
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling on the government to carry on with economic stimulus measures and fine-tune them to help Thailand get through the final quarter this year, when the country will likely encounter further risk factors.
FTI wants SSF waiver for workers in lieu of wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/07/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling for the Labour Ministry to waive the 5% contribution from insured workers to the Social Security Fund (SSF) for 6-12 months instead of increasing the daily minimum wage to 400 baht as promised during the election campaign.
Steeling for tough times ahead
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/07/2019
» Amid negative circumstances both foreign and domestic, Thai steel makers are walking a thin line and avoiding obstacles in order to maintain their capability and profitability.
Firms push for gradual daily wage increases
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/07/2019
» Business operators are urging the new government to raise the country's daily minimum wage in line with a resolution of the tripartite committee and avoid the sharp rise promised during the general election campaign.