Pimjai's 5I Policy Elevates Industry to Smart Industry, Rail Transport as Growth Engine

MGR Online•Economy•21d ago

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The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) unveils a 5I policy to transform Thai industries into smart factories, with rail transportation identified as a key "New Growth Engine".

•Pimjai Leelissaranukool, President of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), announced the "5I" policy for the 2026–2028 term.
•The policy aims to elevate Thai industries to become a "Smart Industry" and propel the "Rail Transportation" sector as a "New Growth Engine".
•This initiative is part of developing 8 key industrial clusters to enhance Thailand's global competitiveness.

Overview

•The FTI's administrative policy for the 2026–2028 term was announced under the concept "The New Chapter of Thai Industry: Empowering Growth with 5I".
•President Pimjai Leelissaranukool stated that FTI will serve as a "center of cooperation for Thai industry" to drive the national economy.
•The Thai industrial sector faces challenges including intense competition, technological shifts, trade barriers, energy costs, and sustainability standards.
•FTI will implement a "5I" strategy: Intelligent Industry, Innovation & Creative Industry, International Alliance & Network, Industrial Infrastructure Reform, and Inclusive Sustainability.
•The rail transportation industry is designated as a "New Growth Engine" and will be developed within one of the 8 key industrial clusters.
•In Q2/2026, industries projected to expand due to foreign market demand include electricity and electronics, air conditioning, food and beverages, and rubber products.
•SMEs require urgent adaptation to changing global economic and technological landscapes, according to FTI's assessment.
•FTI will proactively work to help Thai entrepreneurs compete, grow, and create sustainable new opportunities.

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Key Quotes

Pimjai Leelissaranukool

"FTI will act as both a promoter, connector, and supporter of Thai industry to keep pace with global changes. We will work more proactively to help Thai entrepreneurs compete, grow, and create new sustainable opportunities."

ส.อ.ท.จะทำหน้าที่เป็นทั้งผู้ผลักดัน ผู้เชื่อมโยง และผู้สนับสนุนภาคอุตสาหกรรมไทยให้ก้าวทันการเปลี่ยนแปลงของโลก เราจะทำงานเชิงรุกมากขึ้น เพื่อช่วยให้ผู้ประกอบการไทยสามารถแข่งขัน เติบโต และสร้างโอกาสใหม่ได้อย่างยั่งยืน

Pimjai Leelissaranukool

"Rail transportation industry, which is a New Growth Engine, is one of the 8 clusters to drive Thai industry."

อุตฯขนส่งทางราง ซึ่งเป็นNew Growth Engine ชี้ 1ใน 8คลัสเตอร์เพื่อผลักดันอุตสาหกรรมไทย

Key Entities

Person

Pimjai(พิมพ์ใจ)

President of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announcing the "5I" policy.

Organization

FTI(ส.อ.ท.)ℹ️

The Federation of Thai Industries, which is promoting the "5I" policy and identifying key growth engines.

Industry

Rail Transportation Industry(อุตฯขนส่งทางราง)

Identified as a "New Growth Engine" and one of the 8 key clusters for industrial development in Thailand.