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Department of Business Development bolsters SME shift to e-commerce
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/09/2024
» The Department of Business Development is stepping up efforts to support e-commerce adoption by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with growth of e-commerce expected to reach 750 billion baht in 2025.
Taking Chiang Rai to the world
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/09/2024
» The founder of Welcome to Chiang Rai Co Ltd, a new social enterprise in northern Thailand, was inspired by the beauty and diversity of hill tribe apparel and accessories and aims to add value to such crafted products to help generate sustainable income for the communities producing them.
Thai soft power showcased in New York
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/09/2024
» The Commerce Ministry hosted the Ignite Thailand Festival in Times Square, New York City, to promote Thai food, fashion and soft power in the US.
Ministry ramping up soft power drive
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is showcasing prototype Thai SELECT restaurants to promote soft power globally.
Delegation to boost trade, investment with Kazakhstan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/08/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is leading a high-level ministry delegation to Kazakhstan during Aug 13-18 to promote bilateral cooperation in trade and investment.
Department sees golden year for fruit
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/07/2024
» Thailand has shifted its focus to stimulating domestic consumption and the export of fruit to help farmers capitalise on new markets such as the US, Europe and Canada, according to the Department of Internal Trade.
Team signs rice deal with Philippines worth B2.8bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/07/2024
» The Commerce Ministry led a team of rice exporters to the Philippines, signing memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on rice trade worth 2.8 billion baht.
Arts, crafts to promote soft power
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has ordered the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (SACIT) to continue implementing the royal wishes of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit regarding the support and promotion of local arts and crafts to make them commercially viable, while capturing the recognition of the international community.
Makro to upgrade, grow stores
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/05/2024
» Makro, under CP Extra Plc, is upgrading its brand to a modern wholesale and retail business, aiming to expand its market both online and offline to cope with changing consumer behaviour.
Push to promote SME, community products abroad
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai provided a policy briefing this week for overseas commercial counsellors to work with provincial commerce officers to promote Thai SMEs' (small and medium-sized enterprises) products and soft power -- including the food and content industries -- amid geopolitical tensions and changing consumer behaviour.