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21st CAEXPO: Enhancing China-ASEAN Economic Cooperation
Published on 18/09/2024
» At a press conference held by the Information Office of the State Council on September 11, Li Fei, Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce, said that the China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) has been held for 20 sessions, and it can be said that rich experience has been accumulated and productive results achieved. The expo now serves as an important platform for China and ASEAN member states to carry out further far-reaching economic and trade cooperation in more fields at deeper levels. For example, featured products including Vietnam’s G7 Coffee, Malaysia’s Musang King durians, Thailand’s jasmine rice, and Laos’ beer have entered the Chinese market over the years through the CAEXPO, which are well received by Chinese consumers.
Consumer council backs 20 baht cap on fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) supports the Transport Ministry's plan to cap the fare on mass transit electric train services at 20 baht per trip, according to Saree Ongsomwang, TCC secretary-general.
Government ‘committed’ to B400 minimum wage
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 05/09/2024
» The labour policy of the Pheu Thai-led government, particularly the plan to raise the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide, remains unchanged, according to caretaker Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
'Hearing time up' for 4th city plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/09/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will not extend the public hearing for its fourth city plan revision, saying Bangkok residents from all six district groups have already submitted their opinions, and the plan will be in effect late next year.
Samsung sued for 'defective' Galaxy phones
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/08/2024
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) and 119 consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against Thai Samsung Electronics Co after the company refused to pay compensation for defective devices.
TCC calls for fare subsidies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2024
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has called for the public sector to subsidise public transport fares, suggesting it should use funds derived from personal vehicles, land, and windfall taxes.
Groups to hold digital economy safety forum
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2024
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) will hold a seminar with its Asean Plus Three counterparts late this month to discuss ways to protect people in the digital economy after it was found that Thais lost 65 billion baht per year to online scammers over the past three years.
Thailand Consumers Council demands city plan be revised
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/07/2024
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) and Bangkok community representatives have called on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to stop a public hearing on its new city planning blueprint or they will ask the Administrative Court to rule against it.
‘Functional food’ health claim rules clarified
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/07/2024
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has clarified the conditions under which producers of so-called functional food products can make basic health claims on their packaging without seeking the regulator’s approval.
TAITRA Launches Taiwan Foods Pavilion at THAIFEX 2024
Published on 04/06/2024
» The Taiwan Award-Winning Foods Pavilion 2024 brings together food products from all over Taiwan, proudly showcasing staple products, sauces, beverages, appetizers, and pastries. These popular sustainable products have not only won awards and certifications domestically; they have also been recognised globally as the highest quality of the Taiwanese food industry. This official debut in Thailand is the first of many to come in other countries.