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Analysts trim growth for this year and next
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/05/2024
» Analysts are downgrading GDP growth estimates for this year and next as the export outlook turns patchy, the manufacturing slump deepens, the tourism recovery is uneven and the likelihood of interest rate cuts by the Bank of Thailand this year seems limited.
Construction boom to drive machinery sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/04/2024
» Heavy machinery sales are expected to rise by 5% this year, driven by the growth of the construction sector, according to the latest estimate by Chinese manufacturer LiuGong Machinery.
Industrial sentiment slumps
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/11/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index continued its decline to 88.4 points in October, the lowest level in 16 months, on the back of lower sales by manufacturers and unpleasant domestic circumstances, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Chinese firm eyes Thai factory
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/10/2023
» Chinese construction machinery manufacturer LiuGong Machinery plans to build three new factories and three machine assembly facilities in Asia-Pacific, with Thailand among the potential countries to serve its business expansion.
Mama maker sets out expansion plans
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 14/10/2023
» Thai President Foods Plc, the manufacturer of Mama instant noodles, plans to invest more than 2 billion baht over a three-year period to expand its production capacity in response to anticipated future growth, both domestically and abroad.
T-PLAS 2023: The Plastics & Rubber Industry's Premier Trade Fair Returns to Bangkok
Published on 15/09/2023
» T-PLAS, the International Trade Fair for the Plastics and Rubber Industries, is making a highly anticipated comeback to Bangkok, Thailand, from 20-23 September 2023, after a four-year pandemic-induced hiatus. The trade fair continues to serve as a wide-ranging business and sourcing platform for the plastics and rubber industries, showcasing the latest machinery, equipment, raw materials, and services.
Chinese economic slowdown set to impact Thai tourism
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/08/2023
» Thailand's tourism and exports of chemical products and plastic pellets are expected to decline because of the Chinese economic slowdown, according to the latest study by the Commerce Ministry's planning unit.