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Political woes add to consumer blues
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2019
» Consumer sentiment fell for a fourth straight month in December as the public fretted over the impact of the deepening US-China trade war and uncertainty surrounding Thailand's political situation.
Commerce studies blockchain benefits
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/10/2018
» The Commerce Ministry has launched a feasibility study to apply public blockchain solutions to copyright management, with plans to expand to agriculture and trade finance to boost the country's competitiveness and credibility, particularly for small business.
Firms say election delays unlikely to hurt sentiment
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2018
» Businesses remain positive that poll delays will have little effect on the country's overall trade and investment sentiment, saying foreign investors are continuing to hold trade missions as planned in Thailand.
New trade act approved for a more level playing field
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/09/2017
» The National Legislative Assembly has approved the Trade Competition Act, which is working towards upgrading Thailand's trade standards to international levels.
Private sector wants say in new excise tax
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/05/2017
» The Thai private sector wants to play a part in drafting the organic laws of the new excise tax law, citing concerns about its practicality once in place.
Importers wary of new excise tax law
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2017
» Importers of foreign cars, whiskey and wine have vented their mounting frustrations about Thailand's new excise tax law, saying it may bring about retaliatory measures from other countries.
Amended trade act slated for September
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2017
» The Commerce Ministry expects the amended Trade Competition Act will take effect in September this year after the draft bill passed its third reading at the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).
Reaping what you've sown
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/02/2017
» Circumstances make a hero. The old saying applies to some extent in the case of Chutima Bunyapraphasara, who entered the limelight last September when she signed an administrative order demanding 20 billion baht in compensation from former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom and five associates involved in fake government-to-government rice deals with two fictitious Chinese firms.
Monopoly rules set to be tightened
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/03/2015
» Officials have said they are committed to amending the 16-year-old Trade Competition Act to ensure the changes are enforced within this government's tenure.
Thai franchise not ready to go abroad
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/08/2014
» Analysts are warning the trouble-plagued Thai franchise industry is still not prepared for international competition once regional economic integration kicks off late next year.