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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.
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.
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.
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.
Prices watchdog walks the walk for consumers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/05/2019
» As a product of humble origins, Whichai Phochanakij understands the hardships that ordinary people endure.
'Taobao Village' model sought for poor
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/11/2018
» Thailand plans to apply the Taobao Village model to help tackle poverty and raise community income via e-commerce and digital technology.