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EconThai glum on second-half outlook
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/06/2023
» The domestic economy may slow down in the second half of the year due to a number of problems, ranging from looming drought and political uncertainties to a sluggish global economy, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Thailand at risk of drought as water demand outstrips supply
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/06/2023
» Thailand is at risk of water scarcity in the eastern region, where the government's flagship investment project Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is being developed, as water demand grows while supply is limited, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Alarm over weather-related threats
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/06/2023
» Drought, floods and other extreme weather exacerbated by climate change could cause damage worth 36 billion baht to the Thai economy this year, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Builder of high-speed railway to get more land
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/05/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand will provide additional land to the builder of the high-speed rail system linking three airports by October, in a bid to speed up construction of this key transport infrastructure in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Industry urges drought measures
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/05/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) plans to ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to brace for drought and possible water shortages that will affect businesses, causing them to increase the prices of goods again.
SCG wary 3 factors may curb the economy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2023
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, has raised fresh concerns about unpleasant impacts on the local economy caused by three risk factors: high energy costs, PM2.5 ultra-fine dust and drought.
PTT makes foray into wound dressings
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/04/2023
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is continuing its journey in the medical equipment industry by jointly developing a wound dressing to help patients recover faster from deep wounds.
WHAUP targets B27bn revenue within 5 years
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/02/2023
» SET-listed WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP), which provides utilities under WHA Corp, Thailand's biggest industrial land developer and operator, aims to achieve a revenue target of 27 billion baht within five years, driven by its growing water and energy businesses in Thailand and Vietnam.
Leadway upbeat on semi-trailers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/10/2022
» Leadway Heavy Machinery Co, a manufacturer of excavators and pavers, has set a target to sell 200 battery-powered semi-trailers in the first quarter of next year as it aims to benefit from the growing electric vehicle (EV) market in Thailand.
New East Water pipelines to supply EEC
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/10/2022
» Eastern Water Resources Development and Management Public Co (East Water) plans to build two new pipelines to meet growing demand for raw water in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) area.