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Industry sees options to BoT spat
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/05/2024
» The government should seek more acceptable options to resolve its dispute with the Bank of Thailand over policy rates rather than attempt to curb the regulator's power, which is a contentious tactic, says Montri Mahaplerkpong, vice-chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries.
Industrialists join rate-cut chorus
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand should consider reducing interest rates in the second half to relieve the financial burden of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are facing tougher competition and an uncertain economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Federation of Thai Industries warns of business woes ahead of minimum wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/02/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) says businesses will suffer from a surge in operating costs if the government pushes ahead with its plan to raise the daily minimum wage to 400 baht this year.
Auto sector faces bumpy sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2024
» The automotive industry is expected to have unequal sales growth this year, driven by motorists' changing lifestyles and choices by lenders.
Bank of Thailand pushed to better regulate bank rates
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/02/2024
» Companies under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) are calling on the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to better regulate commercial banks' interest rates as increasing financial costs are threatening to slow investment.
FTI says wage hike will hit small firms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/01/2024
» Businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are likely to suffer from a daily minimum wage increase amid high loan interest rates as the government continues to push for the wage hike, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Sentiment declines in December
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) fell in December 2023 to 88.8 points, attributed to a range of factors from a decrease in sales to lower production, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
BoT urged to slash rates as risks mount
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2024
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has urged the Bank of Thailand to cut interest rates to better match the country's economy, which faces both internal and external risks.
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).
Industry sentiment declines in September
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/10/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to decrease for the third consecutive month to 90 points in September, attributed to weak purchasing power, caused by lower income for farmers and high household debt amid the global economic slowdown, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).