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MPI labours amid conflict
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/05/2022
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) managed to increase slightly in April, rising 0.56% year-on-year to 91.79 points amid the prolonged impact of the Russia-Ukraine war.
FTI retains car output target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/05/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has maintained its car production target of 1.8 million units this year though many manufacturers have temporarily shut down factories due to a shortage of semiconductors.
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.
Car exports hit by parts crisis
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/04/2022
» Thailand's car exports in March dropped by 10.2% year-on-year to 93,840 units due to a shortage of semiconductors and auto parts, which could become even more scarce because of the Russia-Ukraine war, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industry sentiment on 2-year high
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2022
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 89.2 points in March, the highest in 25 months, while the mood in April should be improved by the Songkran festival, 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.
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.
Manufacturing index dips on lower auto exports to Mideast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/06/2017
» The average of the Thai manufacturing production index (MPI) in the first four months this year hit its lowest point in two years, largely because of the persistently sluggish global economic outlook and Thai exports, according to the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
TU to set up B500m shrimp research hub
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2016
» SET-listed Thai Union Group Plc (TU), the world's biggest exporter of canned tuna, plans to set up the country's first shrimp research and development (R&D) centre in a bid to make Thailand the world's number one in the business, says a senior executive.
March to see MPI boost
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/03/2016
» The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) expects the manufacturing production index (MPI) to perform better in March following a smaller February dip year-on-year due to a Songkran holiday demand push.