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Suchart aims at wage hikes from October
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/08/2022
» Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said yesterday he wanted an increase in the daily minimum wage of 5-8% from Oct 1 instead of early next year as intended, but denied that trying to bring the pay rise forward was politically motivated.
Fresh start seeds new trade deals
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/05/2022
» The government is planning to import fertilisers from Saudi Arabia to ensure an adequate supply during the peak planting season, amid shortages in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Ministry eyes export boost to Saudi Arabia
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/02/2022
» Thailand is eyeing a substantial increase in exports to Saudi Arabia, to be driven by agriculture, industry and the service sectors, says the Commerce Ministry.
6-month price freeze for chicken
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/01/2022
» The Internal Trade Department (ITD) and traders have agreed to freeze chicken prices for six months while steps are being taken to resolve soaring pork prices, department director-general Wattanasak Sur-iam says.
Ministry monitoring ATK price rises
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/01/2022
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring antigen test kit (ATK) prices to ensure they remain affordable amid the surge in Covid-19 infections.
Ministry 'closely monitors' ATK price gouging
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/01/2022
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring antigen test kits (ATK) prices to ensure they remain affordable for the public amid a surge of Covid-19 infections in Bangkok and provinces.
Ministers eye tech as key to recovery
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/09/2021
» Asean economic ministers have agreed to develop the region's digital economy to accelerate the post-Covid pandemic recovery, says Deputy Commerce Minister Sansern Samalapa.
Firm fights drug patent rejection
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/09/2021
» A Japanese pharmaceutical company has appealed against the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP)'s rejection of its request to patent the anti-Covid drug Favipiravir which is widely used in Thailand.
New panel to oversee antigen test kit price
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2021
» The Commerce Ministry is looking at further measures to control the price of Antigen Test Kits (ATK), a source within Commerce Ministry said on Sunday.
Department of Internal Trade seeks to avert mask shortage
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/05/2021
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has urged companies producing face masks to work to full capacity to meet a steep rise in demand since the compulsory wearing of masks outdoors came into effect.