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US trade talks still on course
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/12/2025
» Trade talks between Thailand and the US remain on track even as Thailand operates under a caretaker government.
Tariffs 'not used as leverage' in ceasefire call: Suphajee
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/12/2025
» US President Donald Trump did not threaten to impose tariffs on Thai goods to push the government towards a ceasefire with Cambodia, according to Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun on Monday.
Thai inflation falls for third straight month in June
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2025
» Inflation as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) declined for a third consecutive month in June, attributed to lower energy and food prices, though there are no signs of deflation, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Chinese EV price cuts get TCCT green light
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2024
» The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) says price wars among electric vehicle (EV) dealerships do not violate the trade competition law, but rather foster competition.
Move to slice margin of error at pumps
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/02/2024
» The Commerce Ministry looks set to reduce the margin of error for fuel dispensers at petrol stations to ensure accuracy and fairness for consumers, with enforcement expected within 1-2 weeks.
Hundreds of firms probed in nominee hunt
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/09/2023
» The Business Development Department has investigated 439 companies suspected of acting as nominees for foreign firms in an effort to curb the "grey" market in fiscal 2023, with legal entities engaging in potential nominee activities discovered in Chiang Mai and Chon Buri provinces.
Demystifying sticky Thai goods prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/03/2023
» Thailand may be unique in handling the domestic prices of products and services. Whenever manufacturers and business operators shoulder higher production costs and ask state units for permission to raise their prices, the Internal Trade Department always rushes to call a joint meeting with them.
'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.
Commerce Ministry probes 200 suspected 'grey' business fronts for foreigners
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has been investigating 200 companies suspected of acting as nominees for foreign businesses in a move to curb the so-called "grey business" sector, focusing on restaurants and tourism-related enterprises in four notorious areas of Bangkok.
Thai nominees facing govt checks after Yaowarat uproar
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2023
» The Department of Business Development (DBD) is preparing to check the profiles of Thai nominees at 400 to 500 foreign-run businesses to see if they are in violation of any laws.