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Private sector warns corruption may lift costs by 30% and threaten Thailand’s trade deals
Private sector warns corruption may lift costs by 30% and threaten Thailand’s trade deals
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Thai business leaders warn corruption is hurting competitiveness, raising costs and risking Thailand’s OECD and FTA ambitions.Pimjai Leeissaranukul elected new FTI chair, unveils ‘5I’ overhaul plan
Pimjai Leeissaranukul elected new FTI chair, unveils ‘5I’ overhaul plan
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
FTI has unanimously appointed Pimjai Leeissaranukul as chair for 2026-2028, launching a ‘5I’ strategy to modernise Thai industry and cut costs.High oil prices squeeze heavy industry as costs jump up to 50%, FTI warns of packaging shortages
High oil prices squeeze heavy industry as costs jump up to 50%, FTI warns of packaging shortages
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
FTI chair Kriengkrai Thiennukul urges the government to use the Oil Fuel Fund to help stabilise energy costs for industry, warning that heavy sectors face energy costs of 35-50% and petrochemical disruptions could trigger shortages of plastic packaging.Refiners’ group says Thailand has enough oil, outlines four strategies to manage energy shock
Refiners’ group says Thailand has enough oil, outlines four strategies to manage energy shock
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
The Petroleum Refining Industry Club under the FTI says Thailand’s fuel supply remains secure despite global price volatility linked to Middle East unrest, citing adequate stockpiles, contingency shipping plans, continued crude procurement, and close co-ordination with the government.FTI chief warns wider Middle East conflict could hit Thai economy hard, raises Strait of Hormuz risks
FTI chief warns wider Middle East conflict could hit Thai economy hard, raises Strait of Hormuz risks
MONDAY, MARCH 02, 2026
Federation of Thai Industries president Kriengkrai Thiennukul warns escalation in the Middle East could disrupt energy imports—70-80% of Thailand’s crude comes from the region—pushing up oil, transport and production costs and forcing contingency planning if the Strait of Hormuz is affected.Industrial Confidence Edges Up as Thailand's Manufacturing Sector Rebounds
Industrial Confidence Edges Up as Thailand's Manufacturing Sector Rebounds
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
FTI calls on government to extend BOI incentives and tighten PM2.5 controls amid lingering economic headwindsStrong baht hits export and tourism income as industrial confidence slips in December
Strong baht hits export and tourism income as industrial confidence slips in December
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026
Thailand’s industrial sentiment index fell to 88.2 in December 2025 from 89.1 in November, with the FTI citing Thai-Cambodian border clashes, policy uncertainty after Parliament’s dissolution, fewer working days, PM2.5 impacts and a stronger baht weighing on exporters and tourism.BOT Governor vows close cooperation with private sector, says ‘economic growth is the goal’
BOT Governor vows close cooperation with private sector, says ‘economic growth is the goal’
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025
BOT Governor Vitai Ratanakorn pledges closer cooperation with private firms, saying the central bank will act fast to support economic growthFTI to meet BOT on baht volatility, trade tensions, SME debt relief
FTI to meet BOT on baht volatility, trade tensions, SME debt relief
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025
The Federation of Thai Industries will meet the Bank of Thailand on October 21 to address the baht’s strength, global trade risks, and SME debt relief.Thai vehicle production falls; FTI urges government to establish fund to support pickup sales
Thai vehicle production falls; FTI urges government to establish fund to support pickup sales
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
Thai automotive production and exports drop in August 2025; FTI proposes 5-billion-baht fund to boost pickup sales and safeguard lenders.