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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.
Hearing offers tips for Thai-EU pact
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is collecting feedback from a public hearing on free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between Thailand and the European Union (EU), aiming to guide further talks.
Exports see decline in June as agricultural trade suffers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/07/2024
» Exports in June shrank by 0.3%, representing the first contraction in three months, due to the end of the season for fruit products, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, adding that it still expected exports to grow overall this year.
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.
Workshop aims to raise tourism status
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/03/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is preparing to organise a workshop for both the public and private sectors this month on elevating Thailand to a global tourism hub by 2030.
Move to slice margin of error at pumps
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/02/2024
» The Commerce Ministry looks set to reduce the margin of error for fuel dispensers at petrol stations to ensure accuracy and fairness for consumers, with enforcement expected within 1-2 weeks.
Cybersecurity engineer tops dream job poll
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/01/2024
» Cybersecurity engineer is the top-rated profession this year according to young adults, with fortune-telling also scoring well as survey respondents believe it is easy to find income-earning opportunities in this area.
Govt mulls salary bump
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/11/2023
» The government is looking at increasing the salaries of civil servants as a study for a suitable rate is expected to be completed by this month.
Thailand's inequality remains entrenched
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/06/2023
» The Thai economy is suffering from widening inequality, with the proportion of poor people still hovering at 6-8% of the total, particularly in the agricultural sector.
Planning unit emerges from the shadows
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/05/2023
» The Commerce Ministry established the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) in 2015 primarily to support the development of the economy through trade and economic data.