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Board allays unease over sugar supply
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/05/2022
» Thai officials are working to ensure adequate sugar supply in the country amid concern over huge projected exports as global prices surge.
Companies demand help amid power hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/12/2022
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is asking Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to issue measures to ease entrepreneurs' financial burden after power bills were hiked next year.
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).
Encon allots B2bn budget
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/08/2020
» The Energy Ministry has agreed to approve a 2-billion-baht budget to support 1,035 energy efficiency and renewable energy projects through the Energy Conservation Fund.
FTI holds breath on amended tariff rate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/04/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) remains hopeful a last-minute cut to the new power tariff, slated to take effect in less than two weeks, can help businesses and households cope with energy bills as authorities meet on Friday to review the rate.
Inflation hits sentiment in Thai industry
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/06/2022
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to a seven-month low of 84.3 points in May amid economic uncertainties ranging from rising inflation to political conflicts overseas, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Egat told to hurry up Petronas LNG cancellation
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2019
» The Energy Ministry has ordered the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) to speed up negotiations with Malaysia's Petronas LNG in order to seek a resolution to a suspended plan to import 1.5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas.
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).
Industry pushes to keep power tariff
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/12/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling on the government to maintain the power tariff, which is used to calculate electricity bills, at 3.99 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) because a higher rate would drive up operating costs, causing manufacturers to increase prices by 5-10%.
Panel trims export growth forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/07/2023
» Dim economic prospects over the next six months have caused the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) to cut its export growth forecast to -2% this year, down from -1%.