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Russia forum spurs talks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/07/2025
» A Thai trade representative visited St Petersburg last month to strengthen economic ties between Thailand and Russia, while also attempting to revive negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Thai trade envoy pushes for Thai-Russia FTA talks
Published on 25/06/2025
» Thailand Trade Representative Umesh Pandey held high-level discussions with Russian officials, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment and reviving negotiations for a free trade agreement between Thailand and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Pichai sounds alarm on US trade surplus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/04/2025
» Thailand needs to quickly reduce its trade surplus with the US by any means possible, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Trump tariff tsunami sinks regional shares
Business, Published on 05/04/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares fell to their lowest level in two months yesterday, extending a global selloff in stocks after US President Donald Trump's latest tariff measures drove investors into safe-haven assets.
US tariffs ‘to cost Thai economy B360bn’
Published on 03/04/2025
» Reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States could result in economic losses for Thailand of 359 billion baht, reducing gross domestic product (GDP) by nearly 2%, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Thailand, Israel consider free trade negotiations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/01/2025
» Thailand and Israel have expressed interest in negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) to enhance trade and investment between the two nations.
Exim Bank anticipates 3% export growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/12/2024
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) projects exports to grow by 3% both this year and next, marking the first time in six years that export growth has achieved this level.
AAI Reports 283% Profit Growth, Eyes Continued Expansion
Published on 20/11/2024
» Asian Alliance International Public Company Limited (AAI), a leading Thai pet food manufacturer, reported outstanding Q3/2024 performance, with revenue growth of 37.8% and a net profit increase of 145% compared to the same period last year. This was driven by increased demand in pet food business, which remains the primary growth driver. For the first nine months of this year, net profit surged by 283.4% compared to the same period last year, reflecting strong demand from major brand clients who launched new products tailored to owners seeking specialised pet food. The gross profit margin remains within the target of 20-21%. The company is confident that total revenue for this year will meet the target of THB 6,500 million, comprising THB 5,700 million from pet food business and THB 800 million from human shelf-stable food. Production capacity expansion plans are progressing as expected. In August, the company commenced dry pet food production under the “Pro” brand and expanded capacity for canned and pouch-packed products, which will increase wet pet food production to 59,000 tons per year by Q1 next year.
Sealect aims to increase Thai tuna consumption
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/11/2024
» Sealect, a brand of canned tuna under the SET-listed Thai Union Group Plc (TU), believes there is still room for Thailand's canned tuna market to grow as Thais consume a relatively small amount of tuna compared to other nationalities.
Minister hosts UAE trade delegation
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/11/2024
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan recently met with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi to explore investment opportunities and strengthen partnerships between the two nations.