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Classic car import rules may be eased
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2024
» The Foreign Trade Department is seeking comments on a proposed amendment that would allow certain kinds of classic cars to be imported to Thailand for promotions and special events.
TAT plans to upgrade second-tier areas
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/04/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wants to increase tourism in second-tier areas by improving small hotels and promoting electric vehicle (EV) travel as oil prices surge.
Trade pact with Sri Lanka
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/03/2024
» The Thai-Sri Lankan free trade agreement (FTA) was approved by the Thai parliament yesterday and now awaits ratification by both sides.
New incentives put focus on trucks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/02/2024
» The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee (EV Board) on Wednesday approved incentives to motivate companies to transition their commercial fleets of large trucks and buses to battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Chamber of Commerce foresees 2-3% expansion in exports in 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/02/2024
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) forecasts exports to rebound to an expansion of 2-3% this year, with the value ranging from US$290 billion-293 billion, or an average of 2.5%, equivalent to $291.6 billion, from a contraction of 1% last year.
Minister nudges industry towards sustainability for exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/02/2024
» The Thai automotive industry is being urged to speed up the transition to new global regulations, which emphasise sustainability and clean energy, while leveraging free trade agreements (FTAs) to hone their competitive edge.
Hungary invited to make ‘soft power’ investment
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/01/2024
» Thailand has invited Hungary to invest in the kingdom to expand its “soft power”, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Ministry aiming to sign 3 FTAs in 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is aiming to sign three free trade agreements (FTA) this year, including two new agreements with Sri Lanka and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Sentiment up in November
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/12/2023
» Consumer confidence rose for a fourth straight month in November, hitting the highest level in 45 months, driven largely by the government's policies to reduce the cost of living and stimulus measures.
EEC seeks investment of B500bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/10/2023
» The new government aims to attract 500 billion baht in real investments to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) within five years.