Tag: FTI
Industry confidence index falls
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) says industry confidence index dropped last month as global and domestic economies have not yet recovered.
FTI president Jane...
Baht strong – Thai auto exports weaken
The 6 percent appreciation of Thailand’s baht since late last year has reduced profits in the domestic auto industry to only 3-4 percent,...
Domestic auto sales hit record high in September
BANGKOK, Oct 19 - Domestic auto sales in September hit a record high, totalling 132,680 units, an increase of 52 per cent year-on-year,...
First-car scheme makes Thailand top seller in ASEAN
BANGKOK, 24 September 2012 – According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), the government’s first-car policy has made Thailand the number 1...
FTI to push Thai car production goal to 2.3 million units...
BANGKOK, Sept 24 - The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) Automotive Industry Club spokesman said he expected Thailand could reach production capacity of...
Thai industrialists cry foul over steel dumping
BANGKOK, Sept 19 -- The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is seeking Commerce Ministry anti-dumping measures against China and South Korea for their...
Thai Industries Sentiment Index in August lowest in 8 months
BANGKOK, Sept 19 - Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) in August slightly dropped to its lowest level in eight months at 98.5 from...
Textile industry plans to relocate to avoid minimum wage hike effect
BANGKOK, 11 June 2012 – The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has revealed that the textile and garment sectors have decided to relocate...
Commerce Ministry set to discuss measure to boost export with private...
BANGKOK, 5 May 2012 – The Ministry of Commerce will hold a meeting with the private sector, on 8th June, to discuss a...
Thai Industries Sentiment Index rises for 4 consecutive months: FTI
The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) in March rose for the fourth consecutive month, to 102.1, up from 100.9 in February, according to...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
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Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...