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Manufacturing index set to fall by 4.5%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/11/2023
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI), which indicates the health of domestic industries, is expected to contract by 4% to 4.5% this year as tourism growth is lower than expected and geopolitical conflicts are weighing on the global economy, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Sentiment declines in February amid high debt
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/03/2024
» The Thai Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) fell in February to 90 points from 90.6 the previous month as people remained cautious about spending amid high household debt, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industrial product exports to drive MPI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/02/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) is expected to increase this year, driven by exports, despite sluggish manufacturing expansion in 2023 due to an economic slowdown.
Motorcycle manufacturers set to ramp up investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/08/2023
» Motorcycle manufacturers are expected to invest more in Thailand post-pandemic because of the growing food delivery business and tourism recovery, as well as the state's electric vehicle (EV) policy, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
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.