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Exports decline for 10th straight month
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/08/2023
» The value of Thai exports dropped for a 10th consecutive month in July, and by more than forecast, mainly because global commodity prices have fallen back from the highs reached last year in the first few months of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Commerce Ministry maintains Thai export target for this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/08/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is maintaining its annual export growth target of 1-2% for this year, despite numerous challenges and uncertainties in the global economy.
Surge in business registrations for the provision of elderly care
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/08/2023
» With Thailand already deemed to be an ageing society, meaning at least 10% of the population is over the age of 60, investments geared towards the elderly have gained significant attention.
Chinese economic slowdown set to impact Thai tourism
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/08/2023
» Thailand's tourism and exports of chemical products and plastic pellets are expected to decline because of the Chinese economic slowdown, according to the latest study by the Commerce Ministry's planning unit.
Fruit exports fare well in first 5 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/08/2023
» Thai fruit remained popular during the first five months of this year, as demonstrated by the utilisation of free trade agreement (FTA) benefits by exporters, especially with regard to shipments bound for China.
Shippers eye state help with exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/08/2023
» Thai shippers have reiterated their calls for the expedited formation of a new government to swiftly allocate funds for activities to increase exports, which have remained sluggish for several months.
Headwinds pose challenge for rice sector
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2023
» The world is witnessing an alarming surge in global food threats. Devastatingly high temperatures caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon are wreaking havoc on farms across the globe, from the United States to China. Adding to the crisis, Russia's withdrawal from a crucial deal that facilitated the safe flow of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea has exacerbated the situation.
Push for Asean logistics hub
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2023
» The government is being urged to support positioning the country as an Asean logistics hub and preparing businesses for the transition to smart and green industries.
Longan harvest down
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/08/2023
» Thailand's longan production in eight northern provinces is expected to see a drop of 40-50% this year due to severe hot weather and a reduction in the growing areas by farmers after prices dropped significantly over the past 2-3 years during the pandemic, which discouraged them from planting the crop.
Ministry aims to build on jump in trade facilitation via Laos
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/08/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has pledged to explore opportunities to expand the market for Thai products in Laos, leveraging the benefits offered by existing free-trade agreements (FTAs), after it found Thai entrepreneurs have shown a growing interest in exporting fruit to China via the China-Laos railway route.