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Push to help firms leverage IP when raising credit, funds
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/11/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have launched an IP financing initiative, encouraging businesses to leverage their intellectual property (IP) when seeking credit or raising funds.
Sacit aims to nuture new cohorts of creators
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/06/2025
» The Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (public organisation) or Sacit is promoting Thai crafts on the global stage by nurturing young creators and looking to expand export markets.
Drive to promote Thai soft power heats up
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/04/2025
» A draft bill to promote soft power will soon be submitted to the cabinet, while the establishment of the Thailand Creative Culture Agency (Thacca) is anticipated in the first quarter of next year, says the chairman of the National Soft Power Development Committee.
Cross border e-commerce in crosshairs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/12/2024
» The International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD) will propose to the Ministry of Commerce the strategic use of cross border e-commerce (CBEC) to assist SMEs in expanding exports to the Chinese market.
Arts, crafts to promote soft power
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has ordered the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (SACIT) to continue implementing the royal wishes of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit regarding the support and promotion of local arts and crafts to make them commercially viable, while capturing the recognition of the international community.
Thailand, Bhutan start trade talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/05/2024
» Thailand and Bhutan opened free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, aiming to complete the deal by next year.
Thailand, Bhutan prepare for trade talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/05/2024
» Thailand and Bhutan are preparing to hold talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) during the 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting this month, which could help boost bilateral trade to US$120 million.
Phayao airport plans unfold
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/03/2024
» The government is planning to construct a new airport in Phayao, costing around two billion baht, as part of a wider plan to turn the northern province into a main tourist destination.
Service sector to liberalise
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry looks set to liberalise 10 service businesses this year, such as telecom services, treasury centres and currency exchange businesses.
Minister calls on Australia to expand trade, investment
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/12/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has called on Australia to expand bilateral trade and investment as well as explore fresh avenues for economic collaboration between the two countries.