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Sentiment gains on higher orders of goods, spending

The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) increased to 96.2 points in February, the highest level since April 2019, as manufacturing and consumer spending increased while the tourism recovery continued.

Bangkok Post · Mar 15, 2023

Industrial sentiment reaches 47-month high

Industrial sentiment in February reached a 47-month high, bolstered by a rebound in domestic demand and tourism, but weak exports were a concern, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 15, 2023

Panel downgrades export outlook

The 2023 export outlook is growing dimmer, with the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) cutting its export forecast to -1% based on the prospect of a global recession.

Bangkok Post · Mar 1, 2023

Substance sorely lacking in party policies

The election campaigns of political parties should focus on improving the country's competitiveness with effective short- and long-term economic policies rather than populist sops or market intervention that could mar the economy and add fiscal burden, says business leaders.

Bangkok Post · Feb 12, 2023

Industry president urges long-term fix to PM2.5

The president of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is urging the government to speed up solving the Bangkok's PM2.5 problems in the long term, fearing that if the situation remains unchanged, it affect the economy and tourism.

Bangkok Post · Feb 4, 2023

Parties invited to debate challenges

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to invite political party leaders to debate Thailand's economic challenges and their solutions as the country gears up for a new general election.

Bangkok Post · Feb 1, 2023

Prospects await in 'land of diversity'

India is set to become the world's most populous nation this year, overtaking China, according to the latest UN report on the global population.

Bangkok Post · Jan 29, 2023

Pricey power bills dent Thai allure

Foreign investment in Thailand may decline in the long term if the government fails to tackle expensive power bills, making the nation less competitive than its neighbours, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Bangkok Post · Jan 25, 2023

TISI decreases for first time in 7 months

The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) decreased for the first time in seven months to 92.6 points during the festive month of December last year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2023

Evaluating the China effect

One-third of the world economy may slide into a recession this year, but the outlook for China remains more murky.

Bangkok Post · Jan 15, 2023