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New Year spending projected to be best since 2019
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/12/2025
» Consumer spending in Thailand during the New Year 2026 holiday period is expected to reach 111.6 billion baht nationwide, the highest in six years and a modest year-on-year increase of 2.1%, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
GI products rake in over B114bn this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/12/2025
» Products with geographical indication (GI) have generated more than 114 billion baht in revenue this year as consumers seek quality local products with unique identities.
Ministry to finalise rice deal with China in November
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/09/2025
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun will visit China in November to finalise a government-to-government (G-to-G) rice purchase agreement and push for further cooperation on agricultural products.
Thai pet food exports take the No.2 spot
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/09/2025
» Thailand has become the world's second-largest exporter of pet food, with shipments totalling US$2.68 billion in 2024, growth of 29% year-on-year, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Talks held to expand trade with UK
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/08/2025
» Commerce Minister Jatuporn Buruspat has met the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) to discuss ways to expand trade and investment opportunities, with both sides agreeing to press ahead with negotiations for a Thailand–United Kingdom free trade agreement (FTA).
Breaking down the details of US tariffs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2025
» Following the US implementation on Aug 7 of a 19% reciprocal tariff on imported Thai goods, some questions remain. The Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN) and the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) have clarified some concerns.
Gem exporters eye 5% growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/08/2025
» Exports of gems and jewellery products are on track to achieve the nation's growth target of 5% this year, says the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT).
Tariff to reduce 2026 exports by B275bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/08/2025
» Thai exports are projected to dip by roughly 275 billion baht in value next year, or 1.48% of GDP as a result of the US's 19% reciprocal tariff, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Firm registrations hit by US levies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/07/2025
» New business registrations are projected to stagnate at 85,000 this year, similar to 2024, due to US tariffs that could affect exports in the latter half, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD).
Department of Business Development hails investments worth B89bn
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/06/2025
» Foreign investment in Thailand reached about 89 billion baht in the first five months of the year, with Japan at the top with over 41 billion baht invested, says the Department of Business Development (DoBD).