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New Year spending projected to be best since 2019
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/12/2025
» Consumer spending in Thailand during the New Year 2026 holiday period is expected to reach 111.6 billion baht nationwide, the highest in six years and a modest year-on-year increase of 2.1%, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Thai crackdown on fake goods nets results
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/12/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has intensified a nationwide crackdown on intellectual property (IP) infringement, seizing more than 3.3 million counterfeit and pirated items with damages exceeding 1.14 billion baht during the first 11 months of this year.
New Chinese economic plan prompts Thai trade rethink
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/11/2025
» The commerce minister has directed Thai trade offices in China to adjust their strategies in response to the latter's economic development plan, in a bid to increase exports.
Fake goods worth B900 million destroyed
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/09/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce on Friday destroyed more than 1.5 million counterfeit goods worth over 900 million baht in a move aimed at protecting consumers and reinforcing investor confidence in intellectual property protection in Thailand.
Ministry targets 2% growth in border trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/07/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce is intensifying its efforts to enhance border trade, aiming for a 2% growth this year, which would bring the value of border trade to 1.82 trillion baht.
Commerce chief calls for Asean-US talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/04/2025
» The commerce minister has called on Asean to quickly arrange a meeting aimed at developing a unified strategy and position for trade discussions with the US.
Asean forges geoeconomic task force
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/04/2025
» Asean has decided to set up a Geoeconomics Task Force to monitor US policies and identify new economic opportunities for its members.
Commerce Ministry keeping close eye on prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/03/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce says it is monitoring product prices and rolling out initiatives to help minimise living expenses for Thais.
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.
Ministry touts New Year sale
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/12/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is launching the New Year Mega Sale 2025, offering discounts of up to 80% on more than 40,000 products and services from over 300 different vendors, including manufacturers, department stores, convenience stores and online marketplaces.