Tag: Federation of Thai Industries
Five-month gem export sees significant drop due to EU crisis
BANGKOK, 20 June 2012 – The gems and jewelry industry is facing a significant drop in its export figures as a result of the...
Textile industry plans to relocate to avoid minimum wage hike effect
BANGKOK, 11 June 2012 – The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has revealed that the textile and garment sectors have decided to relocate...
FTI calls for urgent strengthening of Thai economy towards AEC
BANGKOK, 1 June 2012 – The Federation of Thai Industries has called on the government to urgently strengthen the local economy ahead of...
Electrical appliance to see price increase in June
BANGKOK, 28 May 2012 – Consumers may be forced to face a price increase of no less than 5% in electrical appliances from...
FTI: April industrial confidence index recorded 3rd consecutive month of rise
BANGKOK, 18 May 2012 – Thai industrial sentiment has continued to improve for the third consecutive month in April due to a number of...
Science Minister: Floods caused by inefficient water management
BANGKOK, 15 May 2012 – The Science and Technology Minister has admitted that inefficient water resources management is the root to the country’s...
Public and private sectors brace for AEC
Bangkok, 3 May 2012 – The Thai public and private sectors have been busily readying themselves for the formation of the ASEAN Economic...
FTI eyes pay raise for skilled workers
BANGKOK, 12 March 2012 – Industrial factories are planning to adjust the base salary of foremen, skilled workers and long-time workers by 15-20%...
FTI praises state initiatives to build dykes around industrial estates
BANGKOK, 12 March 2012 - The Thai Industries Federation has praised the government's initiatives to build dykes around industrial parks to prevent future flooding....
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Visa debate misses the bigger picture as Pattaya tourism is reshaped by cost and...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The online debate over Thailand’s visa-free stay policy has once again ignited strong reactions, but much of the discussion appears to...
Good Samaritan gesture turns chaotic as intoxicated foreigner lashes out on Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as an attempt to help an intoxicated foreigner sleeping by the roadside quickly escalated into chaos on Walking Street,...
Drunken dispute turns violent in Pattaya as bar guard stabbed and suspect beaten
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night altercation in Pattaya turned violent after two intoxicated men were ejected from a bar, leading to a chaotic clash...
Illegal tour busted in Pattaya as unlicensed operator caught leading senior trip to Koh...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourist Police and the Department of Tourism have arrested an unlicensed tour operator accused of organizing trips for elderly tourists without...
Thai Royal Gazette confirms new cabinet under PM Anutin ahead of swearing-in
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand's Royal Gazette has officially published the Royal Command endorsing Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's new cabinet.
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn appointed...