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Thai car production up 6.1% y/y in July

Car ​production ‌in Thailand rose 6.12% in July from a year earlier to 117,383 units, the Federation ​of ⁠Thai Industries said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Thai industrial sentiment rises for a second straight month in July

Thailand's ​industrial sentiment index rose for a second straight ​month in July ‌due to strong electric vehicle (EV) sales and government support measures, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

Call for end to diesel export ban as refineries struggle

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to relax its ban on diesel exports, arguing that months of stringent curbs on refined oil shipments, imposed to cushion the fallout from war in the Middle East, are weighing heavily on the sector.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Automotive sector posts downturn in first 5 months

Thailand's automotive industry has faced a downturn in the first five months of 2026, with car production falling by 1.13% year-on-year to 587,759 units, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Bangkok Post · Jun 29

FTI says chip sector needs more than investment

Thailand cannot rely solely on foreign investment if it wants to develop the semiconductor industry as a new engine to drive long-term economic growth, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Bangkok Post · Jun 17

Warning over risk to Thai EVs when subsidies end

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is concerned that the expiration of the government's electric vehicle (EV) incentive programme in 2027 could leave Thailand vulnerable to a surge of Chinese EV imports and weaken local automotive supply chains.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14

New US tariff could threaten Thai exports

A new US tariff could pose a severe threat to Thai exports in the latter half of this year, causing fresh trade uncertainties, say economists and businesses.

Bangkok Post · Jun 4

Stimulus with strings attached

During the Bhumjaithai Party election campaign, party leader Anutin Charnvirakul coined a viral phrase upon becoming premier: "I will make my fellow citizens cry out, 'Enough, enough -- we're too rich. We can't handle it anymore!'"

Bangkok Post · Jun 1

Major high street chain shops to close - including flagship London store

Accessories outlet Radley has been purchased by Poundland owner Gordon Brothers

Evening Standard · May 28

Radley stores face closure despite rescue from administration

Around 42 jobs will be lost despite the handbag retailer being purchased by Gordon Brothers

Evening Standard · May 27