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Counsel sought on Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives loan
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/04/2024
» The government has agreed to ask the Council of State, its legal arm, to interpret whether the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) can legitimately allow the government to borrow 172.3 billion baht to finance its digital wallet handout scheme partially.
Thailand to ban maize from field-burning countries
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/03/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a ban on maize imports from areas where farmers burn-off their fields, with enabling legislation to take effect this year.
Export outlook still rosy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/02/2024
» Following a quicker uptick in exports than expected in January, the Commerce Ministry expects continued expansion, driven by the global economic recovery, easing of worldwide inflation, food security measures pushed by several countries, and tightened regional economic cooperation.
PM piles pressure on BoT
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2024
» The Bank of Thailand's (BoT) monetary policy committee (MPC) has come under pressure today following Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's public call for a 25 basis point rate cut.
Move to tap into Blue Flag outlets
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/02/2024
» The Internal Trade Department is partnering with Thailand Post to utilise the country's network of Blue Flag (Thong Fah) low-priced stores to serve as drop-off points for goods from farmers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the public.
FPO picks 2.8% growth, as govt ducks 'crisis' tag
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/01/2024
» The government has insisted the country's economy is "in bad shape", citing a report on last year's economic expansion and a projection of this year's growth compiled by the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Government to try new strategy with rice deals
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is scheduled to negotiate on Thursday the sale of 1 million tonnes of rice to Indonesia under government-to-government (G2G) deals, while pledging to move ahead with plans to negotiate a similar rice sale with China.
Bid to hike SME contribution to GDP to 40%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has vowed to boost the economic value of small and medium-sized enterprises through stimulating consumption, investment, government spending, and international trade, setting a target to increase the GDP contribution of SMEs to 40% by 2027.
Sharp rise in rice exports anticipated for 2023
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/12/2023
» Thailand is projected to end the year with rice exports reaching 8.6-8.7 million tonnes, marking an increase from the 7.69 million tonnes recorded last year.
Proactive approach urged to boost exports by SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/10/2023
» The government is being urged to take a more proactive approach in promoting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while focusing on developing human resources for Thailand to become a global production hub for foreign businesses, says the Commerce Ministry's trade planning unit.