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Soft loan scheme to aid SMEs, startups
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/07/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has teamed up with Government Savings Bank (GSB) to launch a new soft loan programme to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups better deal with their financial costs.
Mazda expects 2022 sales to grow 10%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/02/2022
» Mazda Sales (Thailand) expects its car sales to grow by 10% this year to 40,000 units, up from 35,000 units in 2021.
Panel retains 3-4.5% GDP growth forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/01/2022
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has decided to maintain its GDP growth forecast at 3-4.5%, believing the government will not reimpose harsh lockdown measures and looking forward to better tourism prospects in the second quarter.
Car producers still optimistic for 2022
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2022
» Tourism was not the only industry relieved when Thailand reopened its borders to foreigners on Nov 1 last year, with automakers also applauding the move to welcome back international visitors.
Used car market likely to enjoy continued growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/10/2021
» Thailand's used car market is expected to continue growing, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic which boosted its growth to 20-30%, said the Association of Used Cars.
Car sales pummelled by lockdown rules
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/09/2021
» Domestic car sales in August plunged by 38.8% year-on-year to 42,176 units, the lowest in 15 months, due partly to the government's lockdown measures, said the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industrial sentiment falls again
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/09/2021
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) in August declined to 76.8 points, down from 78.9 in July, hitting its lowest level in 16 months, as businesses bore the impact of Covid-19 and lockdown measures to contain the virus, said the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
JSCCIB seeks more jabs for workers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/08/2021
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) plans to meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to seek more vaccines for factory workers and approval for companies to produce antiviral drug favipiravir to cope with the Covid-19 crisis.
FTI puts lockdown price tag at roughly B60bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/07/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects the government's 14-day lockdown measures in 10 provinces to cost the economy 50-60 billion baht amid concerns over further damage if the government fails to curb the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.
Factories shrug at red zone label
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/01/2021
» The government's decision to intensify measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 infections in five provinces, including Samut Sakhon, should not have a severe impact on factory operations if the actions last for a short period, says the Department of Industrial Works (DIW).