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Agro-industrial sector encouraged to diversify markets
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/03/2024
» Agricultural businesses are recommended to diversify export markets, reduce risk and increase the value of food products and processing, as a Commerce Ministry study found the majority of export-oriented agricultural products are commodities or those with only basic processing.
Inflation drops for fifth month in a row in February
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/03/2024
» Headline inflation in February decreased by 0.77% year-on-year, the fifth consecutive month of declines, attributed to lower prices of fresh food, especially meat and fresh vegetables, as well as government subsidies for electricity and fuel.
Pig production to be reduced amid concerns over low prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/03/2024
» The Internal Trade Department plans to cooperate with the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) and the Swine Raisers Association of Thailand to reduce pig production to an average of 8,000 piglets per day, helping to stabilise the price for livestock producers nationwide.
Kingdom 'sorry' for offensive remarks made to India in UAE
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/03/2024
» Thailand has apologised to India for offensive remarks made by an ambassador about India's rice export policy during the recent World Trade Organization's 13th Ministerial Conference in the United Arab Emirates, according to Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Thailand closer to trade deal with non-EU countries
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/03/2024
» Thailand is moving closer to concluding a free-trade agreement with four non-EU countries — Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein — under the banner of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Workshop aims to raise tourism status
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/03/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is preparing to organise a workshop for both the public and private sectors this month on elevating Thailand to a global tourism hub by 2030.
Srettha eyes major investment increase
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/02/2024
» The Pheu Thai-led government has pledged to attract the most investment in 20 years to compensate for “lost decades” in the logistics sector, aiming to make Thailand a regional hub by 2030.
Yala fish poised for GI registration
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/02/2024
» Two indigenous freshwater fish in Yala are expected to receive geographical indication (GI) registration within this year, according to the Department of Intellectual Property.
Initiatives prepped to boost fruit exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/02/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is working with international fruit importers, exploring the futures market and gearing up to launch an extra 35 initiatives aimed at promoting Thai agricultural products to ensure price stability across all seasons.
Cabinet sees nation as halal hub
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/02/2024
» The cabinet approved initiatives to make Thailand a halal hub in Southeast Asia by 2028, intending to raise the country's GDP by 1.2%, equivalent to 55 billion baht.