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Japan keeps CPTPP bid at the fore
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/02/2020
» Japan is reinforcing support for Thailand's membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a newly formed bloc of 11 Pacific Rim nations.
Somkid speaks to Hokkaido investors
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/11/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has called on Hokkaido investors to focus on agricultural processing and tourism in Thailand.
Somkid affirms interest in Hong Kong FTA talks
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/11/2019
» Despite the ongoing protests, Thailand remains confident about the potential of Hong Kong and is negotiating a bilateral free trade agreement with the autonomous territory.
Officials see declining 2019 rice shipments
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/12/2018
» The government is confident that Thailand will end the year exporting 11 million tonnes of rice as targeted, but shipments are forecast to drop to 10 million tonnes next year amid stiff competition and a domestic drought.
Somkid asks Jack Ma to revive tourism
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/11/2018
» SHANGHAI: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has asked Alibaba Group Executive Chairman Jack Ma to help promote tourism in Thailand through the Chinese e-commerce firm's online channel, as the kingdom has experienced a marked drop in Chinese travellers in recent months.
Rubber farm cut aimed to buoy price
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/07/2018
» The government plans to reduce rubber plantation area this year as a continuation of its efforts to raise domestic rubber prices.
Five-nation meeting plays to diverse strengths
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/06/2018
» 'Growing together" is the government's key goal under the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (Acmecs) framework, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Japan-Thai pact overhaul eyed
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/06/2017
» Tokyo: Japan and Thailand are set to revise a free-trade pact under the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA) to cover cooperation on innovation, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Somkid to lead ministerial delegation to Japan
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/05/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is scheduled to visit Japan on June 4-8 to monitor the progress of the economic cooperation between the two countries on rail, high-speed trains, the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), the government's 10 targeted industries and support to Thai small and medium-sized enterprises.
Trump policy may dent Thai exports
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/04/2017
» The government expects the country's overall exports to be slightly affected if the US government introduces punitive measures to tackle its trade deficit as pledged, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.