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Survey identifies promising business sectors in 2026
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/12/2025
» Digital services, health and wellness, and businesses with solid environmental, social and governance (ESG) attributes remain promising next year, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Fears over impact on economic policy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/12/2025
» Trade associations say the dissolution of parliament could hinder the implementation of key economic policies, and have called for the formation of a new government with full authority within the legal timeframe.
Pact aims to rev up pharma patent use
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/12/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) held discussions with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to support the targeted development of health products. The collaboration aims to enhance health offerings to better serve an ageing society and address emerging diseases.
Minister says Thai-Cambodian clashes won’t hit tariff talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/12/2025
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun remains confident that the US will not use the fresh outbreak of clashes along the Thai–Cambodian border to pressure Thailand on tariff issues, insisting that Thailand did not start the clashes and stating that trade negotiations are proceeding as normal.
Mule bank account crackdown launched
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/11/2025
» The Department of Business Development (DBD) has announced five measures to prevent the use of mule account nominees.
Private sector launches anti-corruption drive
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/11/2025
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has established a working group called "Zero Corruption: JSCCIB and Friends Won't Tolerate It" to declare the Thai private sector's opposition to all forms of corruption.
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.
Phangan nominee crackdown stepped up
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/10/2025
» Thai authorities say they found irregularities involving an accounting firm and real estate projects possibly linked to foreign owners during a recent inspection of suspected nominee businesses on the tourist island of Koh Phangan.
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.
Ministry, association join forces for low cost campaign
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the Thai Retailers and Wholesalers Association and over 90 networks of modern trade and malls nationwide, will hold the "Local Low Cost" campaign from Nov 1 to 15, offering essential items at discounts of up to 60%.