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Department mulls strict controls on waste paper imports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/09/2024
» The Foreign Trade Department is preparing to impose stringent import control measures on waste paper to protect public health and the environment.
Thai govt to launch price reduction scheme
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/08/2024
» Thailand's Commerce Ministry is collaborating with the private sector to launch a price reduction campaign for goods and services three months before the much-anticipated digital wallet scheme begins.
Govt orders probe into winning bid for 'old rice'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has given the Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) seven days to vet the suitability of the winner of the auction for 15,000 tonnes of old rice following public doubts about its financial status and possible connections with a political party or a major company.
African countries want answers over old rice sale
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Foreign Ministry will meet with diplomats from African countries to address concerns following reports that Thailand plans to sell 15,000 tonnes of questionable-quality rice left from the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's rice-pledging scheme to their countries.
All imported goods now face VAT
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2024
» Following a mandate from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the government looks set to impose a 7% value-added tax (VAT) on imported goods valued from one baht up, commencing in May.
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.
Chamber of Commerce wants to boost 10 secondary provinces
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/11/2023
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has called on the government to speed up developing public infrastructure in 10 second-tier tourism provinces, to boost tourism revenue while promoting them as new primary attractions.
Department to assess impact of Mideast conflict
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/10/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has ordered the International Trade Promotion Department to assess the impact of trade and measures from the Israel-Hamas war, along with plans to expand the market, focusing on secondary cities.
New body to run digital wallet plan
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/10/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday resolved to form a committee tasked with directing the implementation of the government's digital money handout scheme, also known as the digital wallet project, which is expected to begin in February next year.
No need for El Niño-related trade measures
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/08/2023
» Special measures related to the export and import of products affected by El Niño may not be necessary this year, as trade activities remain unaffected by the weather phenomenon, according to the first meeting of the war room recently established to assess the impact of El Niño on Thai farm products.