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Delving into the details of Thailand Plus One
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/10/2025
» The "Thailand Plus One" initiative has stimulated investments in Thailand and its neighbouring countries for several years. However, as dynamics evolve in the region and on the global stage, the viability of this approach has come under scrutiny.
Border trade value up 6% to B1.66tn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/01/2025
» Growing demand for Thai consumer goods and better economic conditions drove the value of Thailand's border trade to rise by 6% year-on-year to 1.66 trillion baht in the first 11 months of 2024, according to the Commerce Ministry.
B2tn cross-border trade targeted by 2027
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is targeting 2 trillion baht in cross-border trade by 2027, following a 10.4% increase in exports via the Sadao checkpoint in the first half of this year.
Border and transit trade rise 3.6% in first half to B912bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/08/2024
» Border and transit trade in the first half of this year tallied 912 billion baht, up 3.6%, according to the Foreign Trade Department.
Government unveils plan to invigorate cross-border trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/02/2024
» The government set a goal of reviving cross-border trade including transit trade this year after the value contracted by 2.6% in 2023 from the previous year to 1.7 trillion baht.
Ministry maintains export target despite stagnation
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/05/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is keeping its export growth target of 1-2% this year despite Thai shipments falling for a seventh consecutive month in April.
Measures tightened amid trade circumvention fears
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/09/2022
» The Foreign Trade Department has tightened measures regarding the issuance of a certificate of origin (CO) on Thai products at risk of circumvention by foreign companies.
Exports need to be upgraded
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/09/2021
» Thailand's national trade strategy for 2022 to 2027 should focus on upgrading existing export products and services in alignment with modern technology.
February exports see 2.59% year-on-year contraction
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/03/2021
» Overall Thai exports in February contracted by 2.59% to US$20.2 billion year-on-year, attributed to a drop in industrial products and gold shipments, but officials believe the country will enjoy a gradual recovery starting next month.
Poll suggests need for better strategy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/08/2020
» Thailand is being urged to fine-tune its development strategy and rejig incentives to focus on promoting the nation as a production hub for health products like rubber gloves, supplements and medical devices in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.