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Ministry keeping a close eye on prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/06/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring prices in 18 categories during the second half of the year following an increase of up to 9% in transport costs for the logistics sector.
Shrinkflation unpacked
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2024
» As manufacturers across various industries seek to cope with rising production costs, many are turning to "shrinkflation" to survive.
Exports rebound to record 6.8% growth in April
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2024
» Thai exports rebounded to growth in April, following a sharp 10.9% decline in March, driven by the improving global economy and an easing of the average inflation rate worldwide.
Country aims for 2-5% growth in future food exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/05/2024
» Thailand is targeting future food export growth of 2-5% this year, driven by the global economic recovery and sustainability trends.
Export outlook still rosy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/02/2024
» Following a quicker uptick in exports than expected in January, the Commerce Ministry expects continued expansion, driven by the global economic recovery, easing of worldwide inflation, food security measures pushed by several countries, and tightened regional economic cooperation.
Ministry continues to monitor product prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is keeping a close watch on prices in 18 categories in the first quarter, with costs nudging up for animal feed raw materials, the minimum wage is adjusted, and transport costs rise as a result of the Red Sea attacks.
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.
Ministry preps 'New Year's gift' for the public
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/11/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is set to team up with more than 300 manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers as well as convenience stores to organise a large-scale promotional event, reducing the prices of goods and services as a New Year's gift to the public.
Sugar prices to be regulated
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/10/2023
» The Central Committee on the Prices of Goods and Services, chaired by Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, agreed on Monday to regulate sugar prices to alleviate the impact on consumers.
Drought likely to push up sugar prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/10/2023
» Domestic refined sugar prices are likely to increase soon as production costs rise based on higher cane prices, which have been affected by drought.