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Talks put export growth on the agenda
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/09/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is scheduled to hold discussions with the private sector this week in a bid to boost exports and reinvigorate the country's performance in the last quarter.
Thai rice production set to fall
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/09/2023
» Thai rice production is expected to drop by 871,000 tonnes of rice paddy, down 3.27% to 25.8 million tonnes, for the 2023-24 harvest season, mainly attributed to the El Niño weather phenomenon, according to the latest forecast by the Agricultural Economics Office under the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry.
Foreign applications rise by 14%
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/09/2023
» Foreign investment tallied 65.8 billion baht for the first eight months of this year, with Japan still topping the list in terms of spending to develop businesses in Thailand.
Commerce minister outlines short-term priorities, tasks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/09/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has committed to implementing seven core policies within his first 100 days in office, while vowing the government will not offer any guarantee programmes for crop prices.
Rice exports poised to reach 8m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/09/2023
» Rice exports are projected to reach 8 million tonnes this year as targeted after shipments through Aug 29 tallied 5.29 million tonnes, up 11.9% year-on-year, according to the chief of the Department of Foreign Trade.
No need for El Niño-related trade measures
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/08/2023
» Special measures related to the export and import of products affected by El Niño may not be necessary this year, as trade activities remain unaffected by the weather phenomenon, according to the first meeting of the war room recently established to assess the impact of El Niño on Thai farm products.
Exports decline for 10th straight month
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/08/2023
» The value of Thai exports dropped for a 10th consecutive month in July, and by more than forecast, mainly because global commodity prices have fallen back from the highs reached last year in the first few months of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Commerce Ministry maintains Thai export target for this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/08/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is maintaining its annual export growth target of 1-2% for this year, despite numerous challenges and uncertainties in the global economy.
Surge in business registrations for the provision of elderly care
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/08/2023
» With Thailand already deemed to be an ageing society, meaning at least 10% of the population is over the age of 60, investments geared towards the elderly have gained significant attention.
Chinese economic slowdown set to impact Thai tourism
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/08/2023
» Thailand's tourism and exports of chemical products and plastic pellets are expected to decline because of the Chinese economic slowdown, according to the latest study by the Commerce Ministry's planning unit.