BANGKOK, Feb 20 (TNA) – Thai Industries Sentiment Index
(TISI) in January increased slightly to 92.2 points from 91.7 in December, thanks
to massive sales of products for the coronavirus protection and Chinese New
Year celebration, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Thursday.
FTI chairman Supant Mongkolsuthree said the increase was
from the higher productions after the New Year holiday and the air pollution
and the virus outbreak caused a massive demand for the likes of face masks and
hand sanitisers.
However, businesses were still concerned about the delay in
the fiscal budget for 2020, which could affect disbursements, public investment
and jobs,” Supant said.
The FTI expected the TISI to rise to 99.4 over the next
three months, as Thailand faced widespread drought and the virus outbreak that
impact the tourism and export sectors, he said. (TNA)
