webfact Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Industry sentiment hits lowest point in 10 months By The Nation The Thai Industries Sentiment Index has dropped to its lowest point since last November due to concern over decreased spending, a stronger baht, and the prolonged US-China trade war, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported on Tuesday. FTI chairman Suphan Mongkolsuthree said the sentiment index of August 2019 was at 92.8 – down from 93.5 in July 2019. “The elements that have gone down include overall purchase orders, overall sales, production volume, operating costs and business profits,” he said. Suphan explained that the sentiment index hit such a low point due to entrepreneurs’ concerns over decreasing domestic purchasing power in all regions. “Consumers have been spending more cautiously, forcing markets to become more competitive for manufacturers,” he said. “Furthermore, the stronger baht has hindered export growth in the past few months, while the flood situation since late August has slowed product transportation especially in the north and northeast regions.” The FTI chairman added that the US-China trade dispute has also affected sentiment. “Although China has reduced its import duties on 16 US products, it’s still not enough to restore confidence.” The FTI, however, forecast an increased expectation index in the next three months of 102.9 – up from 102.3 in July. “Entrepreneurs expect increased domestic spending in the last quarter, as there are several sales promotion campaigns and new product launches planned before the year-end,” he said. “Moreover, we should start seeing results of the government’s economic stimulus and investment promotion campaigns in the last quarter.” Suphan also said the drone/missile strikes on two major Saudi oil refineries should have only minor impact on the Thai economy as Thailand imports crude oil from several sources in the Middle East. “However, we are keeping a close eye on the situation,” he said. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30376313 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-09-17 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snuller21 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 FTI chairman Suphan Mongkolsuthree said the sentiment index of August 2019 was at 92.8 – down from 93.5 in July 2019. The FTI, however, forecast an increased expectation index in the next three months of 102.9 – up from 102.3 in July. Which line to believe? Just asking. One line say 93.5 in July, and then a few lines it say 102.3 in July. Confused? Oh Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaan sailor Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 They say, misery loves company. So now we have Thai industry, tourism, and expats in the same boat. Maybe now, Bank of Thailand will slow the flow of hot money from foreign sources (and we know who they are). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 And do not forget i am travelling less in Los due to TM30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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