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Kingdom eyes world durian title
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/04/2021
» Thailand is on course to become the world's largest durian producer over the next five years but is at risk of losing out to neighbouring exporters of the king of fruit, experts warned on Wednesday.
US-Iran crisis spurs oil fears
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/01/2020
» The government is moving to find ways to cushion the impact of the US-Iran conflict -- particularly rising oil prices -- if the tensions escalate into war, in the wake of the US assassination of Iranian top general Qassem Soleimani on Friday.
Trade Department pushes 12 priorities for Asean chair
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/12/2018
» Twelve economic issues, including the conclusion of negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, have been proposed for consideration as Thailand readies itself to assume Asean's chairmanship.
Rice export chief eyes target of 11m tonnes by year end
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/12/2018
» Charoen Laothammatas, president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, said Thailand will certainly reach its 11 million-tonne rice export target by the end of the year.
Shippers warn rising crude oil price will affect exports
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/10/2018
» Oil-related exports have so far benefited from rising crude prices, but this could change if the price rises to US$80 a barrel, the Thai National Shippers' Council warned on Thursday.
Thais try to coax US into giving privileges
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/04/2018
» Thailand has requested a number of trade privileges from the US aimed at helping Thai exporters compete in both US and global markets, the Commerce Ministry revealed Monday.
Ministers to mull e-trade agreement
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/02/2018
» Asean economic ministers are scheduled to discuss an agreement on e-commerce to facilitate digital business and consumer protection for cross-border online purchases among member states.
State scours the globe for Thaitrade.com
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/02/2018
» The government is looking for partnerships with renowned international e-commerce firms in the US, Europe, China, India, Africa and the Middle East via Thaitrade.com, Thailand's first official B2B (business-to-business) e-marketplace.
Auctions of old rice may be opened to foreign bidders
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/02/2016
» The Commerce Ministry is considering allowing international bidding at auctions for the old rice still in the government stockpile from the previous government's rice-pledging scheme