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Joint initiative aims to inspire franchises
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/10/2025
» The Commerce Ministry, in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank), plans to offer loans worth over 239 million baht at a fixed rate of 3% to prospective franchise businesses.
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.
Cabinet okays 18 southern projects
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» The mobile cabinet on Tuesday approved 18 new development projects with a total budget of 552 million baht for six southern provinces on the Andaman Coast.
Making waves
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/11/2023
» A passion for water sports led Parva "Birdie" Nakasai to establish the luxury yacht business Vanora Co, which offers underwater trips to explore Thailand's coral reefs.
Shoppers tipped to hazard festival haze
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/02/2019
» Despite concerns over toxic haze, Thais are expected to spend more during Chinese New Year, according to the latest spending survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Business sentiment takes tumble
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/11/2018
» Business confidence fell in October as executives and owners fretted about the impact of a trade war on the Thai economy, a drop in Chinese tourist arrivals and low oil palm and rubber prices.
Consumer spirits down in September
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/10/2018
» Consumer confidence fell for the first time in four months in September, as people were more concerned about the impact of higher oil prices, relatively low farm prices, an escalating international trade row and the slow pace of economic growth.
TCC's confidence index hoisted by cave rescue
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/08/2018
» Business confidence continued to rise in July, boosted by the growing economy, better income distribution and Thailand's improved image following the successful rescue of the Wild Boar football team from Tham Luang cave.
Commerce vows stricter inspections
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/07/2018
» Following the Phuket boat tragedy, the Commerce Ministry has vowed to step up inspections of business owners, particularly in tourism, property and farming, to root out foreign operators using Thai nominees.