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Rising rates set to dent Thai business costs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/10/2023
» The Bank of Thailand’s latest decision to increase its policy rate, to the highest level in 10 years, is expected to lead to another round of rising financial costs among manufacturers amid baht depreciation, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Forum to brief foreigners
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/10/2023
» Following a delay of several months, up to 300 foreign investors from large companies will finally obtain first-hand information regarding the economic policies of the Srettha Thavisin government to clarify issues related to their future investments, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Clean development key to growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/02/2022
» Clean energy development will be a key factor driving the economy amid a slow global recovery and climate change, says Energy Absolute Plc (EA), a renewable energy developer and pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) development.
Employers back wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/07/2022
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) has come out in support of a daily minimum wage hike if the increase is appropriate based on current inflation.
MEA and TOT investing in Smart Park
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/01/2019
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has signed agreements with two state-run agencies to develop two advanced infrastructures in the Smart Park Industrial Estate in Map Ta Phut, Rayong, with a budget of 2.8 billion baht.
MoU inked to establish EFC project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/01/2021
» The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and PTT Group to develop the Eastern Fruits Economic Corridor (EFC) in Rayong.
Prices set to see rise after 2 months
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/02/2022
» Manufacturers can fix their product prices without adjustment for another 1-2 months before seeing them rise and remain high for at least three months as a result of higher energy prices, according to the latest survey by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
SOME raises efficiency goal for consumption
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/06/2019
» The Senior Official Meeting on Energy and Associated Meetings (SOME) has agreed to focus on increasing efficient energy consumption across Southeast Asia, setting a target of 30% by 2030, up from the previous target of 20%.
Venture to facilitate a cut in emissions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/06/2022
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is promoting solar energy at its estates nationwide under a new joint venture aimed at helping the government reduce carbon emissions in the manufacturing sector.
SMEs call for suspension of planned fuel tariff increase
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/07/2022
» The Federation of Thai SMEs is asking the government to delay an increase in the fuel tariff (Ft) scheduled for September as they struggle to stay afloat amid mounting economic problems.