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Knowing your customer
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/06/2024
» KJ World Foods Co Ltd, the manufacturer and distributor of packaged rice under the Kaijae brand, expects its sales to increase to 3 billion baht amid fierce competition by emphasising quality products.
Cabinet sees nation as halal hub
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/02/2024
» The cabinet approved initiatives to make Thailand a halal hub in Southeast Asia by 2028, intending to raise the country's GDP by 1.2%, equivalent to 55 billion baht.
Spending uptick forecast during vegetarian festival
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/10/2023
» The annual vegetarian festival, scheduled to run from Oct 15-23, is expected to generate spending of 44.6 billion baht, the highest in 10 years and a 5.5% increase over last year’s figure.
Inflation tepid in May as food prices decrease
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/06/2023
» Inflation in Thailand is expected to increase by only 0.5% year-on-year in May, the lowest in Asean, because of a decline in the prices of fresh food such as pork and chicken, says Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.
Spending during World Cup set to rise
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/11/2022
» Consumer spending during World Cup 2022 is expected to increase from the previous tournament held four years ago, driven by greater economic activity amid concerns over a possible surge in gambling on the matches.
Sea Value pivots to booming pet food sector
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/10/2022
» As the eldest son of the president of the Thai Frozen Foods Association and vice-chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, 38-year-old Amornphan Aramwattananont admits he feels a certain amount of pressure as the next in line to handle the family business.
Rice exports poised to top 8m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/09/2022
» Thailand's rice exports are likely to exceed 8 million tonnes this year, driven by the resumption of purchases by Iraq and India's restrictions on rice shipments.
Shippers deny coconut milk rumour
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/06/2022
» The Commerce Ministry and food exporters brushed aside reports that Walmart, the giant US retailer, is dropping a Thai coconut milk brand on allegations of forced monkey labour, insisting such practices are a relic of the past.
Rising domestic rice prices unsettle Thai exporters
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2022
» Rice exporters have expressed growing concerns about shipment prospects in the second quarter, as a sharp rise in domestic prices may lead importers to baulk at buying Thai grains.
Child safety seat price-fixing probed
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/05/2022
» The Commerce Ministry has ordered an investigation into complaints that some vendors have marked up prices of child booster seats for cars following an announcement of a new regulation that will make them mandatory.