Showing 1 - 10 of 30
Smart Visa scheme to cover 18 sectors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/09/2022
» The cabinet yesterday approved extending the Smart Visa scheme to cover a total of 18 targeted industries, up from the existing 13, aiming to entice skilled workers, investors, executives and entrepreneurs to work or invest in Thailand.
State okays target for EEC
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/08/2022
» The government vows to move ahead with five-year investment plans for the state flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), aiming to drive economic growth by 5% a year between 2023 and 2027 and draw a combined investment of 2.2 trillion baht.
Franchising to sink by 10-20%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/10/2021
» Thailand's franchise industry is likely to contract by as much as 20% this year as the government's tight restrictions to contain Covid-19 infections have dampened business activities for the sector.
Philippines scraps plan to tax imported Thai cars
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/08/2021
» Thai car exporters' prospects have become brighter after the Philippines scrapped plans to impose tariffs on cars imported from Thailand, and returned 1.2 billion baht worth of safeguard duty to importers.
Joint bid to manage huge fruit supply
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/03/2021
» The Commerce Ministry is working with 36 state and private agencies to cope with a huge fruit supply which is expected to increase by 23% this year in order to avoid a price slump.
Bright outlook for natural rubber prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/09/2020
» The prospects for natural rubber prices are rising, boosted by a sharp uptick in demand for protective rubber gloves because of the pandemic and limited supply in the world market.
Gloomy outlook for local rubber industry
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/07/2020
» Thailand's natural rubber industry is likely to remain depressed this year despite a sharp rise in demand for protective rubber gloves driven by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Commerce Ministry relaunches 200 mobile grocers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/03/2020
» The Commerce Ministry is scheduled to relaunch 200 mobile grocery stores today, selling essential consumer goods in Greater Bangkok as part of the government's efforts to lower people's cost of living and curb the spread of Covid-19.
Countdown to used car import seizures
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/11/2019
» The government insists the import of used personal cars will only be allowed until Dec 9, then they will be subject to seizure, demolition and a fine equivalent to five times the car's price.
Commerce and agriculture ministries told to lift exports
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/08/2019
» The Commerce and the Agriculture and Cooperatives ministries have been told to join forces to spur exports over the remaining months of the year and pinpoint potential new buyers to ride the US-China trade war storm.