Tag: Payungsak Chartsutipol
FTI fears foreign investors will shift investment elsewhere
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) admits it is concerned foreign investors will relocate their investment base overseas. Chairman Payungsak Chartsutipol...
Thai private sector urges talks to end political impasse
BANGKOK, March 4 – Seven leading private organisations have called for a government and protester dialogue to resolve the political stalemate which, they said,...
Industrial sentiment in January lowest in 55 months
BANGKOK, Feb 20 - The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) in January plunged to its lowest point in 55 months, while economic figures also...
Private sector sees huge losses if no new govt formed within...
BANGKOK, Feb 3 - Thailand's key private businesses expressed concern that the country could face a heavy loss if no new government is formed...
Political conflict tarnishes nation’s industrial confidence index
BANGKOK, 19 December The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that Thailand’s industrial confidence index for November 2013 fell to 90.3 from the 92.8...
FTI says Thailand’s economy this year likely to grow less than...
BANGKOK, Dec 13 - The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) predicted this year's economy is likely to grow less than 3 per cent. ...
October Thai Industries Sentiment Index increase first in four months
BANGKOK, Nov 22 - Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) increased in October for the first time in four months, according to the Federation of...
Transport Ministry: 2 trillion baht mega project to go ahead
Bangkok, 19 November 2013 Despite the opposition party’s petition against the loan bill, the Transport Ministry has affirmed that the 2 trillion baht infrastructure...
FTI asks protesters not to block roads
BANGKOK, 5 November 2013 The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is asking the anti-government demonstrators not to block roads as the move could cripple...
Political uncertainty and floods worry investors
BANGKOK, 22 October 2013 The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has said political uncertainty and current floods are worrying the investors. ...
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Thai Baht weakens to 34.22 against US Dollar as investors await Fed’s rate decision
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thai Baht opened weaker at 34.22 per US dollar on December 18, compared to the previous day's closing rate of 34.16....
Bangkok to pilot beggar crackdown on Sukhumvit Road
BANGKOK, Thailand – Governor Chadchart Sittipunt and the Royal Thai Police have joined forces to launch a pilot project aimed at tackling the issue...