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Souvenir sellers demand import curbs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/09/2025
» Souvenir shop operators in the area of Bangkok surrounding Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm, better known as Wat Pho, are calling on the government to take action to boost consumer spending and address the issue of cheap, substandard imports.
Backing sought for water-based initiatives
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/05/2025
» The private sector in Nakhon Phanom has proposed an initiative to enhance river tourism along the Mekong while promoting cultural tourism, showcasing the diverse ethnic groups in upper Northeastern Thailand to improve income distribution within local communities.
Taking Chiang Rai to the world
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/09/2024
» The founder of Welcome to Chiang Rai Co Ltd, a new social enterprise in northern Thailand, was inspired by the beauty and diversity of hill tribe apparel and accessories and aims to add value to such crafted products to help generate sustainable income for the communities producing them.
Agency campaign highlights central Thailand attractions
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to promote the central region, with flights connecting to the South and the Northeast, targeting tourism revenue for the region of 465 billion baht this year.
More unique Thai crops to be added to GI list in 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/02/2024
» The Commerce Ministry wants to increase the geographical indication (GI) product list by another 20 items this year, aiming to boost sales from GI products to 60 billion baht in 2024.
Cabinet okays 18 southern projects
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» The mobile cabinet on Tuesday approved 18 new development projects with a total budget of 552 million baht for six southern provinces on the Andaman Coast.
Price controls get one-year extension
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/06/2023
» The Ministry of Commerce has extended price controls on 51 products and services for another year. The extension will expire on June 30, 2024.
Officials optimistic over Laos borders
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is bullish about bilateral trade with Laos after officials recently met their counterparts to accelerate the reopening of four border checkpoints opposite Thailand's Nong Khai province.
Keen to upgrade Thailand's defining industry
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/11/2021
» Rice has been Thailand's dominant cash crop for decades, using more than half of the arable land as well as the labour force in Thailand.
Loy Krathong spending set to shrink
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/11/2021
» Overall consumer spending during Loy Krathong is likely to remain sluggish this year because people remain concerned about the reoccurrence of Covid-19 outbreaks and relatively poor economic conditions.