ส.อ.ท. ผนึกกระทรวงอุตฯ เร่งฟื้นการผลิต ดัน Buy Thai–MiT เดินหน้าฟื้นโรงงานน้ำท่วม ปลดล็อกกฎหมายกากอุตสาหกรรม FTI Collaborates with the Ministry of Industry to Accelerate Production Recovery, Promote Buy Thai–MiT, Restore Flooded Factories, and Unlock Industrial Waste Legislation

On October 7, 2026, Ms. Pimjai Leeissaranukul, Chairman of The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), along with executives, discussed with Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, under the MIND x FTI mechanism in its second meeting of 2026, to expedite the resolution of urgent issues and drive measures to upgrade the Thai industry at Room 802, 8th floor, FTI.

The discussion focused on three main aspects:
1. Accelerating the recovery of the industry from flooding, reducing impacts by over 100 billion baht.
The FTI reported that the flooding affected approximately 2,000 businesses in 14 provinces, with estimated damages to the industrial sector exceeding 100 billion baht. A War Room has been established to implement the Response–Rescue–Recovery measures to expedite assistance, restore production, support liquidity, and maintain the continuity of the supply chain, with Mr. Varawut supporting the enhancement of the early warning system and long-term damage prevention measures.

2. Unlocking industrial waste legislation and enhancing regulatory oversight.
The FTI proposed amendments to the industrial waste legislation in 11 areas to reduce redundant processes, promote e-License, End of Waste, and Sandbox at Map Ta Phut, to encourage the reuse of waste materials. Meanwhile, Mr. Varawut emphasized improving the enforcement of laws and penalties for illegal disposal of industrial waste seriously.

3. Driving seven strategic issues to enhance competitiveness.

• Pick-up truck industry: Stimulating the market, restructuring taxes, promoting Thai parts, and considering readiness for Euro 6 standards.
• Agricultural machinery: Upgrading Smart Manufacturing, increasing access to technology, and expanding export markets.
• Buy Thai: Stimulating the purchase of Thai products, increasing production capacity utilization, and connecting sales channels through major retailers.
• Halal industry: Promoting halal certification units (AB), upgrading to international standards, and reducing redundant certifications.
• Made in Thailand (MiT): Expanding the procurement of Thai products in strategic industries, such as national defense, rail systems, and medical devices.
• Sugarcane and sugar: Increasing productivity and expanding into the energy and bioproduct industries.
• Mining industry: Reducing permit procedures, supporting domestic raw materials, and producing low-carbon cement.

Mr. Varawut and the working group from the Ministry of Industry expressed their support for the FTI's proposals and assigned relevant agencies to coordinate continuously to expedite the amendment of legal limitations, restore the manufacturing sector, and ensure that support measures effectively reach entrepreneurs. Both organizations will continue the MIND x FTI mechanism every two months to monitor progress and push for industry proposals to be implemented concretely.