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Foreigners set to invest B100bn this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry remains bullish about Thailand's foreign investment prospects, forecasting a minimum of 100 billion baht in inflows this year.
Crude palm oil exports set to hit 1m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/02/2023
» Crude palm oil exports may reach 1 million tonnes this year, up from 919,000 tonnes last year, driven by a higher supply of oil palm and strong demand from India and China, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Thailand eyes more mini-FTAs in China
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/02/2023
» Thailand wants to sign mini-free trade agreements (mini-FTAs) with the Chinese city of Shenzhen and the province of Yunnan in March and April, respectively, after the mini-FTA with Hainan resulted in a significant growth of Thai exports.
NESDC prunes 2023 growth view to 2.7-3.7%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/02/2023
» The government's planning unit has downgraded its economic growth forecast to 2.7-3.7% for this year from 3-4% estimated in November last year, largely attributed to the global slowdown and declining exports.
Economic gains ease cost pressure on producers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry insists pressure on domestic manufacturers to raise product prices has declined as sales improve, the government issues stimulus measures, discount campaigns are organised nationwide by the ministry to reduce the cost of living, and a surge of foreign tourist arrivals drives economic activities.
Ministry targets top 5 rank for exports in Asia
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry says it wants Thailand to become one of the largest exporters in Asia by 2027.
Rice exporters oppose populist policies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/02/2023
» Rice exporters have voiced concerns about prospects, suggesting the entire rice market is likely to tumble if the next government reinstates populist rice policies that distort the market.
Cabinet endorses B300 visitor fee to improve standards
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/02/2023
» The cabinet yesterday approved the collection of a 300-baht tourism fee from foreigners visiting Thailand by air, along with a 150-baht fee for visitors by land or sea, expected to start in June this year.
Ministry preps 450 events
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is set to organise as many as 450 activities to stimulate exports this year, focusing mainly on four potential markets: the Middle East, South Asia, China, and Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV).
'Grey' businesses facing crackdown
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is investigating 200 companies suspected of acting as nominees for foreign businesses in a move to curb the so-called "grey" market, with a particular focus on restaurants and tourism-related business in four notorious areas of Bangkok.