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Palm oil price rise requests mount as state checks stock costs

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026

Officials are scrutinising crude palm oil inventory data after six manufacturers sought approval to increase bottled palm oil prices

10 associations press state to tighten IF steel factory scrutiny

THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026

Ten Thai steel associations are urging tighter TISI and environmental checks before any induction furnace steel mills are allowed to resume production

Thai industry warns of stagflation risk as factory closures jump 58%

April 14, 2026

Factory closures rose 58% in early 2026 as Thai industry warns energy costs, supply strain and weak demand could push the economy towards stagflation

Soaring costs sink famed plastic factory after 50 years

April 10, 2026

Comos Corporation will shut by end-April after 50 years, hit by surging oil-linked plastic costs, falling sales and more than THB40 million in debt

Thai steel industry seeks state backing as costs force price rises

April 04, 2026

Thai steel makers seek anti-dumping action and stronger state support after war-driven energy and freight costs trigger price rises of 10-15%

Nearly 80 factories shut in January 2026: DIW

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

Ready-to-eat food set for steady growth through 2026–2028

November 18, 2025

Krungsri Research says Thailand’s ready-to-eat food market will grow 2.3–3.3% per year, driven by busy lifestyles, SME production and wider convenience-store coverage.

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