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Govt flashes cash in North
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/03/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a 300-million-baht funding splash on 13 projects to be implemented in Phayao, Chiang Rai, Phrae and Nan to facilitate these northern provinces' tourism development.
State spending to rise by 3.4% to B3.6tn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/01/2024
» The cabinet has approved a budget of 3.6 trillion baht for fiscal 2025, with the budget deficit expanding to 713 billion baht.
Ministry aiming to sign 3 FTAs in 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is aiming to sign three free trade agreements (FTA) this year, including two new agreements with Sri Lanka and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Private hospitals urged to cap prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/12/2023
» The Internal Trade Department is asking for coordination from private hospitals to help cap drug prices and medical service charges in a bid to reduce the cost of living.
Commission preps digital guidelines
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2023
» The Trade Competition Commission's study on guidelines for digital platform businesses is likely to be completed late this year, with the guidelines expected to be issued early next year.
Ministry sets target of B1.2tn in cross-border trade in 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/10/2023
» The Commerce Ministry set an ambitious goal to increase cross-border trade value to 1.2 trillion baht in the upcoming year, representing 20% growth from an estimated 1 trillion this year.
Commission to set guidelines for digital platforms, prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/08/2023
» The Trade Competition Commission is preparing to issue guidelines for digital platform businesses and recommended pricing after observing an increase in unfair practices.
Price controls get one-year extension
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/06/2023
» The Ministry of Commerce has extended price controls on 51 products and services for another year. The extension will expire on June 30, 2024.
Department clamps down on protected wood shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/06/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has issued two regulations prohibiting the importation of timber, processed wood and wooden artefacts, unless traders hold a certificate of import, in addition to barring phayung (Siamese rosewood) exports.
CPF income set to rise by 7-8%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/06/2023
» Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), the SET-listed flagship of food and agribusiness conglomerate CP Group, expects its total revenue to increase by 7-8% to 610-620 billion baht this year, attributed mainly to contributions from its international business, particularly the Philippines, where the firm's animal feed business is growing.