ส.อ.ท. จัดประชุมสายงานส่งเสริมและสนับสนุนอุตสาหกรรม ชูยุทธศาสตร์ร่วมภาครัฐ หนุนการลงทุน-เสริมสภาพคล่องผู้ประกอบการFTI Holds Meeting for Promotion and Support of Industry, Highlighting Joint Strategies with Government to Boost Investment and Enhance Liquidity for Operators

On July 9, 2026, Mrs. Pimjai Leeissaranukul, President of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and Head of the Promotion and Support of Industry Department, presided over the second meeting of the Promotion and Support of Industry Committee for the year 2026-2028 to follow up on progress and push forward key policies in collaboration with the government, aiming to elevate Thailand's industrial capabilities for sustainable growth at FTI.

This meeting summarized the overall picture and discussed key issues as follows:

Collaborative Upgrade of Industry: FTI met with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) to propose the establishment of a development fund for innovation to support Tech Startups and SMEs. Policy measures were suggested to address the crisis of the Thai pickup truck industry, including a review of the excise tax structure, the promotion of a Trade-in measure (old vehicles for new) alongside recycling, and the advancement of Euro 6 standards for diesel engines.

Additionally, preparations are underway to expand the Made in Thailand (MiT) project to the region, driving the agricultural machinery industry in a Product as a Service model to aid smallholder farmers, reforming the industrial waste management Act with a Circular Economy concept, and promoting the BUY THAI project. Both agencies agreed to establish a joint steering committee to monitor progress every two months.

Support for Investment and Infrastructure (BOI): Updates were provided on the "Thailand Fast Pass" project, which modifies the role of the state to facilitate investors, including the approval of large projects by the BOI worth over 66 billion baht, covering the Data Center and clean energy sectors.

Preparation for Global Tax Measures and Support for SMEs' Liquidity: During the feedback session, FTI emphasized that operators should prepare for the Global Minimum Tax (a global tax of 15%) and consider the benefits of the QRTC (Qualifying Refundable Tax Credits) measures while accelerating the promotion of the PromptBiz "Big Brother Helps Little Brother" project to support Supply Chain Financing without collateral, helping to enhance liquidity for SMEs in the network.

The meeting reflected viewpoints and developed policy recommendations on significant issues that could impact the capabilities and operations of the industrial sector comprehensively, including:

1. Legal Aspects: Preparedness and stance of the industrial sector towards the product liability law (Lemon Law)
2. Tax and Economic Aspects: Coping with the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) standards and considering the Qualifying Refundable Tax Credits (QRTC) measures, along with providing feedback on the overall Investment Policy
3. Security and Logistics: Issues concerning the Ministry of Defense's announcement regarding the designation of controlled goods in border areas
4. National Strategy: Collaborating on surveys and gathering suggestions for drafting the 14th National Economic and Social Development Plan, aligning with the context of the industrial sector.

In addition to policy dimensions, FTI is also focused on proactive marketing by selecting high-potential products from the industrial sector, such as ceramics, to promote into the CISPI system alongside integrating data to create synergy and strong collaborative networks among various industries.