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'Major progress' in FTA talks
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/12/2025
» Thailand and Peru have made "significant progress" in negotiations to upgrade their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), with both sides agreeing on major elements covering wider market access and deeper economic cooperation, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun says.
Cofco encouraged to finalise G2G rice deal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/09/2025
» The Commerce Ministry has requested China's Cofco Corporation import 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice, including 280,000 tonnes still pending under a government-to-government (G2G) agreement.
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.
Thailand, Argentina strengthen economic ties
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/08/2025
» Thailand is pursuing enhanced trade and investment opportunities in Argentina, particularly when it comes to exports of automotive and auto parts, food and consumer products.
Obstacles remain for small rice traders
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2025
» A veteran rice exporter backs changes in rice trade policy expected later this month, but he cautioned that small businesses still face significant hurdles to break into international markets.
Trade department, Gansu province sign pact
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/12/2024
» The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and China's Gansu province signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on trade cooperation, effective for three years.
Govt hails FTA talks with Britain
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/12/2024
» Thailand and the United Kingdom are in talks to expand trade and investment between the two countries under a free trade agreement (FTA).
Soft power promoted at Shanghai expo
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/11/2024
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan led a delegation of government and private sector representatives to the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) to promote Thai soft power from Nov 4-6.
Mechanism seeks stronger Thai-Chinese connection
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/10/2024
» The private sectors in Thailand and China jointly established the "Coordination Mechanism for Sustainable Thai-Chinese Business Promotion" to promote trade and investment in accordance with the laws and regulations of both countries.
Minister courts British investors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/09/2024
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan invited British businesses to invest in Thailand, strengthening cooperation in trade and investment while identifying opportunities for a potential UK-Thailand free trade agreement (FTA) in the future.