Thai industrial sector sees mixed outlook amid tech growth

BANGKOK, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's industrial sector is navigating a widening divide between fast-growing technology-linked industries and traditional manufacturers facing mounting cost pressures, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) warned on Monday. FTI Chairwoman Pimjai Leeissaranukul said the second quarter of 2026 is expected to see a mixed outlook with legacy industries squeezed by high energy costs