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Commerce minister prioritising quick wins
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/09/2025
» Thailand’s new commerce minister says she is ready to adopt “quick win” measures that address border trade, living costs, farm prices and international trade.
Rushing to strike a deal with Europe
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/02/2025
» A free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU is a top priority for the Thai government, while businesses on both sides support a pact.
Old-rice auction winner faces disqualification
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/07/2024
» The unofficial winner of an auction for 15,000 tonnes of old rice is likely to be disqualified after the Public Warehouse Organization (PWO) detected several irregularities, according to a source at the Ministry of Commerce.
Price dispute could derail ‘old rice’ auction
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/06/2024
» The Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) is likely to drop the unofficial winning bidder in an auction for 15,000 tonnes of old rice and negotiate with others due to a pricing disagreement, according to a source at the Ministry of Commerce.
Bid to hike SME contribution to GDP to 40%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has vowed to boost the economic value of small and medium-sized enterprises through stimulating consumption, investment, government spending, and international trade, setting a target to increase the GDP contribution of SMEs to 40% by 2027.
Proactive approach urged to boost exports by SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/10/2023
» The government is being urged to take a more proactive approach in promoting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while focusing on developing human resources for Thailand to become a global production hub for foreign businesses, says the Commerce Ministry's trade planning unit.
Agency upbeat on carbon credit market
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/04/2023
» The carbon credit market is growing rapidly, indicating an opportunity to increase the value of agricultural and export products as well as reduce carbon emissions, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) under the Commerce Ministry.
Ministry makes last-ditch effort to boost shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/10/2019
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit vows to step up promotion of Thai brands and services in 10 target export markets in a last-ditch effort to boost exports the final two months of the year.
India keen to import more Thai rubber
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/09/2019
» Thailand looks set to boost shipments of agricultural products to India, in particular rubber to supply the latter's strong automotive industry.