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Site selected for Phatthalung airport in southern Thailand
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 16/09/2024
» A 1,496-rai plot of land near Songkhla Lake in Phatthalung has finally been selected as the site for a new airport in this southern province.
Days left before cash handouts
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/09/2024
» The government is expected to distribute 145 billion baht in cash under its digital wallet handout programme to vulnerable groups and state welfare cardholders from Sept 20, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said.
Rakesh Saxena freed from jail, will be deported
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/09/2024
» Police have detained Bangkok Bank of Commerce (BBC) collapse kingpin Rakesh Saxena following his release from prison and he will be deported.
Phumtham notes past work
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/09/2024
» Former commerce minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday boasted that the Commerce Ministry had achieved a lot in the first year of his tenure, including ensuring better produce prices, reducing the cost of living for the public and enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair 2024 Opens with Major Showcase
Published on 09/09/2024
» The 70th Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair has opened its doors at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), marking a significant event in the global gems and jewellery industry. Organised by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) in collaboration with The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT), and supported by 16 key public and private organisations, the fair is set to run from 9-13 September 2024. Spanning the entire G and LG levels (Halls 1-8) of the venue, this year's fair promises to be a grand showcase of over 1,100 companies from more than 20 countries, highlighting Thailand's leadership in the gems and jewellery sector.
Cabinet finalising policy list
News, Published on 07/09/2024
» The new cabinet will hold a special meeting on Saturday to prepare a statement outlining the government’s policy stance after all 35 cabinet ministers were officially sworn into office on Friday.
Championing Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2024 Honors Asia’s Leaders
Published on 05/09/2024
» The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024 Regional Edition proudly celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit, honouring a new elite of industry leaders spearheading inclusive entrepreneurship across Asia. Set in Bangkok, Thailand, this year’s awards highlighted leading business leaders and enterprises who have championed inclusivity, broken barriers for underrepresented groups, and created pathways for individuals from diverse backgrounds to thrive in the business world. The awards ceremony was graced by H.E. Datuk Jojie Samuel, Ambassador of Malaysia to Thailand, and Chotima Iemsawasdikul, Director-General of Department of Trade Negotiations of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand.
Thai driver's licence in Chinese ad 'issued lawfully'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2024
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) says the Chinese tourist who was seen holding a Thai driver's licence in an online post, advertising "fast-track" services for official documents on a Chinese e-commerce platform, obtained her licence legally.
Thai Brands Expand to US Market via Amazon.com
Published on 27/08/2024
» At the TOPTHAI Cross Border E-Commerce Day 2024, the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and Amazon Global Selling (AGS) announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help bolster e-commerce export capabilities of Thailand’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
1.2 million fake goods destroyed
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2024
» Thai authorities on Friday destroyed 1.2 million items of fake goods, demonstrating the government’s determination to crack down on intellectual property (IP) infringement, said Phumtham Wechayachai, the acting commerce minister.