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Production index dips 4.3% in October
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/12/2023
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) decreased by 4.29% year-on-year in October to 89.4 points as people become more careful spending amid sluggish Thai and global economies.
Salaries set to rise 5% next year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/11/2023
» The salaries of employees in Thailand are expected to increase by 5% next year, which is less than the average of 5.2% within Asia, according to the latest survey by Mercer (Thailand), a US-based consulting firm on human resources.
Producers want to extend EV incentives
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/10/2023
» Global car makers are calling on the government to extend the electric vehicle (EV) incentive package slated to end on Dec 31 for at least another six months to ease concerns over the price difference between locally made EVs and imported units.
Industry sentiment declines in September
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/10/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to decrease for the third consecutive month to 90 points in September, attributed to weak purchasing power, caused by lower income for farmers and high household debt amid the global economic slowdown, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Forum to brief foreigners
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/10/2023
» Following a delay of several months, up to 300 foreign investors from large companies will finally obtain first-hand information regarding the economic policies of the Srettha Thavisin government to clarify issues related to their future investments, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industrial land sales surge by 182% in fiscal 2023
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/10/2023
» Industrial land sales, overseen by the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), skyrocketed by 182% year-on-year in fiscal 2023 to 5,693 rai thanks to the relocation of foreign production facilities to Thailand and the government's investment promotion.
EV producers upbeat on investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/09/2023
» More electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are expected to invest in Thailand, although the latest EV incentive package is believed to be less attractive than its predecessor, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).
Focus remains on EV package
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/09/2023
» Newly appointed Industry Minister Pimphattra Wichaikul pledges to step up efforts to pass a new electric vehicle (EV) incentive package to develop the fledging Thai industry, hoping to win approval from the Pheu Thai-led coalition government.
Topbest constructing B3bn factory for trucks, buses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/08/2023
» Topbest Co, the importer of commercial vehicles from Munich-based MAN Truck & Bus, is constructing a 3-billion-baht factory to assemble vehicles for the German firm and strengthen its brand in Thailand.
Skills-based compensation mooted
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/07/2023
» Pledges to hike the daily minimum wage made by major political parties during their election campaigns raised the hopes of blue-collar workers, but sparked grave concerns among businesses.