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New campaign promotes premium grade rice
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/12/2017
» The Commerce Ministry is planning a new campaign called "Think Rice: Think Thailand", aimed at promoting the export of premium-grade rice instead of focusing on commodity grades, says Deputy Commerce Minister Chutima Bunyapraphasara.
More GI products on the cards
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/11/2017
» The government is pushing for more products with geographical indication (GI), counting on their uniqueness to add value to Thai goods and strengthen local economies, says the Commerce Ministry's Intellectual Property Department.
Primary ThaiGAP to boost food safety
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/02/2016
» The business sector plans to introduce primary good agricultural practices (GAP) among Thai farmers in order to increase both food safety standards and farmers' income.
Government will relaunch its 7-day discount scheme
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/02/2015
» The government plans to reintroduce its initiative to cut consumer prices after the seven-day campaign last Dec 24-30 as part of a New Year gift to the public proved a great success.
Cheap food stands at stores to ease rising cost of living
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2015
» Leading department stores have agreed to set up a corner at all branches selling popular prepared foods for 35-40 baht a dish for four months starting as early as next Tuesday.
New Year spending hits high
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/12/2014
» New Year celebrations are expected to be active this year, with spending during the festive period set to hit 117 billion baht, says an annual survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Regime engineers New Year 'sale'
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/11/2014
» Major retailers and suppliers have agreed to the government's proposal for a nationwide seven-day sale over the Christmas-New Year period, with big price reductions promised.
Food courts toe government price line
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2013
» Mall food-court operators have agreed to continue capping the prices of 10 a la carte items for another year despite the cooking gas price being set to rise by 50 satang a month from June.
Organic producers keen on market outlook
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/01/2012
» Thai organic products have a bright future both domestically and internationally as more consumers become health-conscious, says Wanlop Pichpongsa, secretary-general of the Thai Organic Trade Association.