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Even as Thailand continues on its path to economic recovery in the fourth quarter, buoyed by tourism and domestic consumption, businesses are still unnerved by pressing challenges, including high inflation, a weaker baht, surging energy prices and flooding, which could hamper the rebound.

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FTI suggests retention of current policies

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects a new government formed after a general election next year to maintain policies that benefit businesses to help them survive in 2023.

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FTI counsels MPC on rate

The Bank of Thailand needs to determine an appropriate policy rate today amid growing concerns the baht value may fall to 39 to the US dollar, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Sharp increase in domestic car sales

Domestic car sales in the first eight months this year increased by 19.6% year-on-year to 559,537 units as recovering tourism helped boost demand following the reopening of the country late last year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Domestic car sales jump 61% y/y in August

Domestic car sales surged 61.72% in August from a year earlier to 68,208 units, helped by an easing of Covid-19 curbs and a low baseline last year, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Thursday.

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FTI rolls out carbon credit trade platform

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has launched a carbon credit platform to encourage entrepreneurs to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in a move to help the government fight global warming.

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FTI highlights switch to battery-powered motorcycles

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects hybrid electric motorcycles to become less popular among Thai riders after the number of newly registered bikes in this category fell by 80% year-on-year the first seven months this year.

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FTI foresees opportunities in Saudi Arabian mega-city

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) sees a new business opportunity for Thai companies under the newly-forged Thai-Saudi trade cooperation that could lead them to earn revenue in Riyadh's ambitious plan to build the US$500-billion mega-city of Neom.

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Wage hike looms large for firms

Businesses have mixed reactions to the new daily minimum wage hike finalised by the cabinet on Tuesday as they deal with a raft of economic challenges.

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Troubled waters

Industry leaders are alert to heavier rainfall as flooding can deal a further blow to the economy, though many of them do not believe certain business activities will be drowned as happened in 2011.

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Bevy of factors cut car output

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has downgraded Thailand's total car manufacturing target to 1.75 million units this year as its estimate of more production for domestic sales cannot offset a drop in exports amid geopolitical conflicts and lower consumer purchasing power.

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FTI calls for industrial power subsidies

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling on the government to extend its electricity subsidy measures for the public to also cover manufacturers, which are struggling to deal with an increasing financial burden amid high energy prices.

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Business wary of political climate

While the Thai economy had been pressured by global geopolitical tensions leading up to the National Economic and Social Development Council's decision last week to revise down the upper range of its growth forecast to 3.2% from 3.5%, the business sector also has to keep a close eye on the…

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Making more than ends meet

A move to expedite the enforcement of the new daily minimum wage as early as October has added to the debate over what the most acceptable wage rise should be.

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FTI sees opportunity in strait spat

Thailand should take advantage of the China-Taiwan tensions by inviting companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to invest here as Taiwanese semiconductor and electronics companies are expected to relocate their production facilities overseas, says the Federation of Thai Industry (FTI).

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FTI frets over looming minimum wage hike

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) does not agree with the Labour Ministry's plan to enforce a new minimum wage hike on Oct 1, which is earlier than originally anticipated, as businesses will be flooded with too many financial burdens, notably a rise in the Bank of Thailand's policy rate…

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Taiwan tensions threaten supply of semiconductors

The growing tensions between China and Taiwan have left the Thai automotive industry facing fresh concerns as manufacturers fear China may ban the export of raw materials for chipmaking to Taiwan, aggravating the prolonged global shortage of semiconductors, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Paragon of productivity

A determination to work for fellow business people plays an important role in driving Kriengkrai Thiennukul's passion to work for the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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TechnipFMC plc (FTI) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Sales Beat

TechnipFMC plc (NYSE: FTI) reported second-quarter 2022 adjusted earnings of 2 cents per share, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 4 cents per share. This underperformance was due to higher product costs and lease expenses, which pushed up the company's total expenses.

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Motorcycle output falls in H1, exports increase 2.94%

Thailand's motorcycle industry is being hit by the ongoing global semiconductor shortage, which caused production to fall by 1.26% year-on-year to 1.24 million units during the first half of 2022, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Mixed feelings on recovery outlook

Bustling commuters, traffic gridlocks and crowded shopping malls have become more common in the third quarter following the country's reopening in June, fuelling hopes that Thailand is now getting back on its feet.

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Manufacturers brace for policy rate hike

Manufacturers are bracing for a higher policy rate, expected to be approved by the Bank of Thailand, by further cutting their expenses and increasing working capital, according to the latest poll conducted by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Output to fall short of 1.8m target

Thailand's car manufacturing is likely to fall short of a target of 1.8 million units this year due to various factors, notably the protracted global semiconductor shortage, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Recovery steps falter

Parliament may cool down after legislators finished their job grilling the government in the censure debate last week, but how the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration will better combat economic hardship remains a burning issue.

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Industrial mood rises for first time in 3 months

Industrial sentiment picked up for the first time in three months in June thanks to an easing of Covid-19 restrictions and improved economic activity, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Friday.

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