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Several hurdles remain for local EV market

The lingering question following the launch of the government's electric vehicle (EV) incentive package earlier this year is whether lower prices will be able to attract prospective car buyers.

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Bracing for the inevitable

Thailand is expected to enter a cycle of policy rate hikes in the second half of this year in response to persistently high inflation, according to research houses.

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Inflation hits sentiment in Thai industry

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).

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FTI urges maintaining diesel price subsidy

Thailand's inflation rate is expected to stand at 4-5% throughout this year, prompting the need for the government to maintain its diesel price subsidy programme, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Roper Technologies Divests Majority Stake In Its Industrial Businesses

Roper Technologies Inc (NYSE:ROP) has agreed to sell a majority stake in its industrial businesses to affiliates of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (CD&R) for cash proceeds of ~$2.6 billion while retaining a 49% minority interest in a new standalone entity. The following businesses are involved in the transaction: Alpha, AMOT, CCC, Cornell,…

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Scarcity of workers poses threat to food export boon

The Thai food industry is enjoying higher overseas purchase orders, attributed to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, but the windfall may be short-lived as a severe labour shortage in the food sector remains unsolved.

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Don't turn off the tap just yet

Whether the government should bid farewell to economic stimulus measures became a source of debate after the topic was raised by an economist at Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).

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FTI retains car output target

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has maintained its car production target of 1.8 million units this year though many manufacturers have temporarily shut down factories due to a shortage of semiconductors.

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Shift in economic structure urged

Thailand's economic recovery is relatively slower than that of its Asean peers because the domestic economic structure in the country is reliant on conventional industries.

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TISI dips to 86.2 in April on oil price hike

The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) in April fell to 86.2 points from 89.2 in March due mainly to the global oil price surge, driven by the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war, and higher inflation.

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Industrial confidence at five-month low

Thailand's industries sentiment index dropped to a five-month low in April, hit by higher production costs as Russia's invasion of Ukraine pushed up the price of energy and raw materials, an industries group said on Wednesday.

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Former FTI chief says he has nothing to fear in entering politics

Suphan Mongkolsuthee, former chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), was on Monday named leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party's economics team.

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Former FTI chairman joins Thai Sang Thai

Former Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) chairman Supant Mongkolsuthree has entered politics as the economic chief of the Thai Sang Thai Party.

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Temper your expectations

On April 30, after the last inbound visitor went through the RT-PCR testing process at Phuket airport, it represented the culmination of a 10-month mission for the quarantine team at the terminal.

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Inflation heads industry agenda

Soaring inflation tops the agenda when the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) meets this Wednesday to discuss Thailand's economic outlook in the second half of the year.

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FTI wary of wage increase

The Federation of Thai Industries is opposing a proposal to increase the daily minimum wage to 492 baht, fearing that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be severely impacted.

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Diesel users run into reality check

The government's decision to reduce financial pressure on its coffers by allowing the price of diesel to gradually increase starting from this month -- having been capped since October 2021 -- will result in households and businesses experiencing a harsh economic reality.

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Car exports hit by parts crisis

Thailand's car exports in March dropped by 10.2% year-on-year to 93,840 units due to a shortage of semiconductors and auto parts, which could become even more scarce because of the Russia-Ukraine war, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Domestic car sales rise in March, as car exports fall

Domestic car sales in March rose 9.1% from a year earlier to 87,245 units, helped by improved economic activity following an easing of coronavirus curbs and relief measures, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Monday.

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FTI wants diesel tax cut extended

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling on the government to extend the diesel excise tax reduction for another three months to slow soaring energy prices and give businesses and households more time to adjust to higher manufacturing and living costs.

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Have we missed the crypto boat?

Although Thailand has banned the use of digital assets to pay for goods and services, some organisations think they may still be used as a future alternative currency.

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Industry sentiment on 2-year high

The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 89.2 points in March, the highest in 25 months, while the mood in April should be improved by the Songkran festival, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Key panel further cuts GDP forecast

The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) continues to cut its GDP forecast, with maximum growth down to 4%, while inflation is likely to soar to 5.5% based on the unsettled Russia-Ukraine war and Covid-19 outbreaks in China.

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FTI urges government to rethink planned Ft hike

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) wants the government to reconsider the plan to increase the fuel tariff (Ft) as the group works to slow rising energy costs and the pressure on the manufacturing sector.

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FTI calls for fund to help develop country's SMEs

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on large companies and the government to support an "innovation fund", established to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) develop their businesses.

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