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Digital services set for foreign trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/08/2018
» The Foreign Trade Department is claiming to be the first to offer comprehensive digital services to facilitate ease of doing business, cut operating costs and save time for exporters and importers, in line with the Thailand 4.0 policy.
Japanese waiting on EEC calendar
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/08/2018
» Japanese investment in Thailand is expected to become more vibrant after the timeline of the government's much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is clarified, says Kalin Sarasin, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Multiple bodies team up to tackle garlic smugglers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/05/2018
» The Commerce Ministry is teaming up with the Customs Department and military officers to tackle smuggled garlic, in an effort to curb the domestic garlic price slump.
Thai-EU FTA talks to resume this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/03/2018
» Thai-EU free trade agreement (FTA) talks are expected to resume by the middle of this year, after the bloc late last year agreed to resume political contact "at all levels", more than three years after suspending them to protest the 2014 military coup.
Consumer confidence takes a turn for the worse
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/03/2018
» Consumer confidence dropped for the first time in seven months in February, as people were worried about low commodity prices, the baht's strength, the political situation and wage rises.
Moving forward in global trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/02/2018
» Thailand has entered into negotiations for a number of free trade agreements (FTA). Its first FTA was the Asean Free Trade Area, signed in 1992. The country has six FTAs with India, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Peru and Chile.
Thailand takes one-by-one approach to bolster EU ties
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/01/2018
» Thailand is tightening its strategic partnerships with individual EU nations after the bloc agreed last December to resume political contact "at all levels", more than three years after suspending them in protest against the 2014 military coup.
UTCC says 7.9% export rise viable
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/01/2018
» Exports may grow by as much as 7.9% this year if Chinese demand continues, the economies of developed trading partners persist on their recovery path and Thailand succeeds in tapping new markets, says the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
TNSC: Rebound to continue
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/01/2018
» Thailand's exports are expected to grow 5.5% this year after a strong rebound last year, says the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC).
One last mission for the country
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/09/2017
» When one is asked to take on a project, it pays to have strong expertise in the field. Duangporn Rodphaya's career is a case in point. In her first job three decades ago as a junior civil servant, she began working on state policies dealing with major commodities, particularly rice.