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FTI Board Elections Begin Amidst Proxy Row and High-Profile Withdrawal

MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026

The race for the 17th FTI Chairmanship enters a decisive phase as members vote for a new board following Chana Poomee’s exit over governance allegations

Nearly 80 factories shut in January 2026: DIW

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026

DIW data show 79 factories closed in January 2026 worth 2.66bn baht, while 59 opened and 29 expanded as Thailand’s GDP outlook softens

China’s 15th plan to reshape demand; DITP flags risks and openings for Thai firms

January 25, 2026

DITP says China’s 15th plan (2026–2030) will affect Thai trade and investment, urging a shift to high-value, green and tech-driven products and services.

Asia factory activity firms on AI-driven export orders

January 02, 2026

Asia’s manufacturing ended 2025 stronger as export orders improved on AI hardware demand, with Taiwan and South Korea PMIs back in expansion

10 Thai Steel Associations urge government to tighten regulations

December 17, 2025

10 Thai Steel Associations urge the government to enforce stricter regulations on steel factories, emphasizing the importance of public safety and updated standards before allowing production to resume

Thai Steel Industry Calls on Ministry to Block Reopening of Safety-Risk Factory

October 24, 2025

Industry groups fear economic damage and safety risks if the Xin Ke Yuan factory is allowed to restart production with unpurified, non-TIS compliant steel

Industry minister assures investors Ayutthaya industrial estates are fully flood-proof

October 05, 2025

Industry Minister assures investors Ayutthaya’s Bang Pa-in, Saha Rattana, and Hi-Tech industrial estates are flood-proof and ready for heavy rains.

US capital moves from China as Thai industrial estates expand 34,000 rai in three years

September 11, 2025

US firms shift investments from China, boosting Thai industrial estates; ASEAN becomes top alternative for redirected capital amid trade tensions.

Private sector urges government to launch national semiconductor strategy amid global trade challenges

August 14, 2025

The Thai semiconductor industry calls for a national strategy to boost exports and tackle global trade uncertainties, urging government support for long-term plans.

Thai Industry Minister Charts Bold Course for Green Transformation

June 18, 2025

Akanat Promphan unveils plans to steer Thailand's industrial sector toward sustainability and innovation, emphasising a swift transition to a green and circular economy

Thai Authorities Bust 'Zero-Dollar Factory' in Free Zone, Seize 1,600 Tonnes of Toxic Waste

May 23, 2025

Illegal operations, undocumented labour, and contaminated materials uncovered in Chonburi raid, Minister pledges decisive action

Thailand Plans to Bin "Dirty" Steel Production Over Quality and Pollution Fears

April 21, 2025

Move comes after investigations link production method to poor quality and environmental issues, prompting government action

Discover the Crispy Secret of Japanese-Style Breadcrumbs

March 20, 2025

Light, airy, and crispy—Japanese-style breadcrumbs (panko) have transformed global cuisine.

Paetongtarn charts map for Thailand’s industrial future at FTI Expo

February 13, 2025

The premier highlighted the nation’s strategy to boost industrial growth through AI, green technology and global trade expansion

Thai Sugar Factory and Power Plant Ordered to Close Over Safety Violations

January 15, 2025

Sugar mill and power plant in Udon Thani face immediate closure after investigation reveals serious safety hazards and environmental destruction.