People cross Rama I Road at Ratchaprasong intersection to make their way to the Erawan Shrine, believed to grant wishes and luck. Thailand's industrial sentiment index dropped again last month. (Photo: Wisuttipong Rodpai)
Thailand's industrial sentiment index dropped for a second straight month in April, hurt by high oil prices, a manufacturing slowdown and the war in the Middle East, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Wednesday.The federation said its industrial sentiment index fell to 85.3 in April from 88.6 in the previous month.
On Tuesday, the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking maintained its 2026 economic growth forecast at 1.2% to 1.6% despite stronger-than-expected first-quarter growth.
