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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.
Going against the grain
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2024
» The government's plan to sell old rice stored in warehouses for a decade in northeastern Thailand stunned some onlookers, leading to concerns about the adverse impact on public health.
Ministry addresses rash of fake gold
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/03/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is advising people to buy gold bars and gold ornaments from certified stores with visible locations following an outbreak of counterfeit metal as prices spike.
B173m in fake goods destroyed
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/08/2022
» The Commerce Ministry has destroyed more than 400,000 counterfeit goods worth about 173 million baht, seized in raids to protect intellectual property rights.
Gem and jewellery exports set for further growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/07/2022
» Thailand's gem and jewellery exports are expected to fare better than expected this year despite increasing challenges, including the slowing economies of key trading partners, uncertain economic prospects, persistently high inflation caused by the energy crisis and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Minister to submit letter on CPTPP
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/10/2021
» Thailand's decision on whether to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is becoming clearer, as Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai is expected to submit a letter of intent soon for the country to apply to join the pact to the cabinet for its approval.
Institute says all that glisters isn't gold
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/09/2019
» The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) has issued a warning against so-called cloned gold, a widespread type of fake gold made of metals thickly coated with real gold to make it difficult to tell if it is real or counterfeit using basic gold testing techniques.
Department has IP violators in sights
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/07/2019
» The Intellectual Property Department is teaming up with leading online platforms and related parties to tackle counterfeit goods sold online.
Undisclosed online prices targeted
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/10/2018
» The Commerce Ministry has threatened to take legal action against online traders who do not disclose their price tags and opt to relay prices through online messages.
GI sales estimated to reap B4bn for rural areas
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/09/2018
» Geographical indication (GI) products are expected to fetch more than 4 billion baht in sales this year, boosting income in rural communities.