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Tourism spurs manufacturing uptick

Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) fell by 3.14% year-on-year to 94.8 points in May because of an export slowdown, although the reading improved from April thanks to the tourism recovery, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2023

Training event slated as part of bid to upgrade agro-processing

The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) is pushing ahead with a plan to improve the agro-processing industry across six countries under the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) pact by exploring the status of agrobusiness in Myanmar.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2023

Officials offer bleak view on latex medical gloves

Manufacturers of medical gloves made from rubber latex can expect a continued decline in exports this year, following the easing of Covid-19 infections and a ban on gloves made from natural rubber by some countries, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).

Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2023

EV battery subsidies head to cabinet soon

The Industry Ministry plans to ask the cabinet to approve an incentive package for electric vehicle (EV) battery production before dissolution of the House of Representatives this month.

Bangkok Post · Mar 5, 2023

MPI rises 6.6% in January to reach 10-month high

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) increased by 6.6% from December last year to reach 99.8 points in January, the highest level in 10 months, thanks to more business activity, driven by an uptick in tourism.

Bangkok Post · Feb 28, 2023

December MPI marks the lowest level in 28 months

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) fell by 8.19% year-on-year in December last year to 93.98 points, the lowest level in 28 months, as the world economy contracted.

Bangkok Post · Jan 31, 2023

Manufacturers urged to adopt renewables

Higher power bills will be a key factor awakening businesses in the manufacturing sector to a need to seriously adopt renewable energy to relieve an increase in their production costs, estimated at 4.88% on average, says the Industry Ministry.

Bangkok Post · Jan 18, 2023

MPI falls in November amid global economic slowdown

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) fell in November by 5.6% year-on-year to 95.11 points, the lowest in 15 months, as oil refineries were shut down for maintenance while a global economic slowdown began to affect exporters, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).

Bangkok Post · Dec 27, 2022

MPI declines as factories close

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) fell by 3.71% year-on-year in October as some factories shut down for maintenance, but the Industry Ministry remains optimistic about the growth of the full-year MPI.

Bangkok Post · Nov 30, 2022

Tourism, export growth drives up production index

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) increased by 3.36% year-on-year to 97.9 points in September, thanks to bustling economic activities, especially in the tourism and export sectors.

Bangkok Post · Oct 31, 2022