Thai Steel Standards Change Under Scrutiny; Probe Demanded Over Political Pressure and Industry Impact
Former MP Watchara Phetthong has petitioned the Industry Committee of the House of Representatives to investigate potential unfairness in proposed changes to steel bar standards (TIS 20 and TIS 24). He alleges political pressure to abolish IF furnace technology, which could impact nearly 3 million tons of production, valued over 40 billion baht, and numerous jobs.
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