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Exports see decline in June as agricultural trade suffers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/07/2024
» Exports in June shrank by 0.3%, representing the first contraction in three months, due to the end of the season for fruit products, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, adding that it still expected exports to grow overall this year.
Policy direction unravelled
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/07/2024
» Thailand's trade competition policy direction will focus on the adaptation of businesses to cope with rapidly changing trade measures and balancing the interests of agriculturists, business operators and consumers.
Shrinkflation unpacked
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2024
» As manufacturers across various industries seek to cope with rising production costs, many are turning to "shrinkflation" to survive.
Thailand, US work to renew GSP perks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/03/2024
» The US is ready to renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) scheme for Thailand that expired in 2020, says Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Consumer confidence still rising
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/03/2024
» Thai consumer confidence rose in February, reaching its highest level in 48 months as government stimulus measures and a rebound in tourism revitalised economic activities, according to a survey released yesterday.
Ministry continues to monitor product prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is keeping a close watch on prices in 18 categories in the first quarter, with costs nudging up for animal feed raw materials, the minimum wage is adjusted, and transport costs rise as a result of the Red Sea attacks.
How the Red Sea attacks affect shipping
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/01/2024
» Starting from mid-November 2023, the Houthi rebel group based in Yemen and backed by Iran has been conducting numerous attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, displaying no indication that they will relent.
Ministry to roll out discount campaigns
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/12/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has vowed to roll out 30 billion baht worth of discount campaigns next year to reduce the cost of living.
NEPC 'wants 3.99 baht cap for average-use consumers'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/12/2023
» The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) wants to cap the power tariff at the present rate of 3.99 baht per unit for households that use no more than 300 units a month, according to a source close to an NEPC meeting.
Victorious parties urged to move fast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2023
» The business sector is calling for a new government to be quickly established and its policies to be agreed upon by the coalition parties, saying this will greatly affect the country's confidence.