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Thai export crackdown targets trade misuse
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/05/2025
» The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) has expanded the watch list of products at risk of circumvention from 49 to 65, aiming to strengthen control over the misuse of Thai origin for exports to the US.
Consumer confidence eases
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/03/2025
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) dropped for the first time in five months last month amid worries about a slow economic recovery and the trade war, according to a survey conducted by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Stimulus measures boost consumer confidence for 3rd month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/01/2025
» Thai consumer confidence rose for a third consecutive month in December as sentiment was bolstered by government stimulus measures and tourism, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Bid to boost ties with Germany
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/10/2024
» Thailand is holding talks with Germany to strengthen bilateral economic and trade cooperation and expedite Thailand-EU free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations.
Study touts tech for firms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/09/2024
» The International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD) provides policy recommendations to strengthen micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the automotive and auto parts and fashion industries by leveraging innovative technologies with low-interest financing and a focus on new markets such as Africa, India and the Middle East.
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.
Thailand ready to start free trade negotiations with EAEU
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/07/2024
» Thailand is ready to start negotiations on concluding a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Meeting prioritises household debt issue
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/07/2024
» The economic cabinet has directed the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand to expedite addressing household debt, particularly bad debts in housing, cars, motorcycles, credit cards and student loans as the economy has yet to see clear signs of recovery.
Classic car import rules may be eased
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2024
» The Foreign Trade Department is seeking comments on a proposed amendment that would allow certain kinds of classic cars to be imported to Thailand for promotions and special events.
Trade pact with Sri Lanka
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/03/2024
» The Thai-Sri Lankan free trade agreement (FTA) was approved by the Thai parliament yesterday and now awaits ratification by both sides.