Showing 1 - 10 of 32
Fake goods worth B900 million destroyed
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/09/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce on Friday destroyed more than 1.5 million counterfeit goods worth over 900 million baht in a move aimed at protecting consumers and reinforcing investor confidence in intellectual property protection in Thailand.
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.
Soybean, coconut imports prepped to sustain supplies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/08/2025
» The Commerce Ministry plans to open markets and import soybeans and coconuts to maintain adequate supplies, enhance food security, and ensure benefits for Thai farmers.
Wipo honours princess with envoy role
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/08/2025
» The World Intellectual Property Organisation (Wipo) has officially invited Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya to serve as the Wipo Ambassador for Design and Fashion, having recognised her creative achievements and commitment to promoting intellectual property as a tool for sustainable community and global development.
New panel to target Chinese goods
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/08/2024
» The government will likely form a panel to directly handle the problem of cheap Chinese-made products flooding Thailand's online and traditional markets, caretaker Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Wednesday.
Thailand to ban maize from field-burning countries
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/03/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a ban on maize imports from areas where farmers burn-off their fields, with enabling legislation to take effect this year.
Kingdom 'sorry' for offensive remarks made to India in UAE
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/03/2024
» Thailand has apologised to India for offensive remarks made by an ambassador about India's rice export policy during the recent World Trade Organization's 13th Ministerial Conference in the United Arab Emirates, according to Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Thailand closer to trade deal with non-EU countries
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/03/2024
» Thailand is moving closer to concluding a free-trade agreement with four non-EU countries — Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein — under the banner of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Thai commerce chief working to pump up shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/02/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has pledged to expedite efforts to stimulate exports, scheduling a visit to Henan province to meet with Chinese executives today and discussing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next week.
Cabinet greenlights final 2022/2023 cane price
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/02/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a final sugar cane price for the 2022/2023 season of 1,197 baht a tonne, 117 baht higher than the initial price set at 1,080 baht a tonne.