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Wipo honours princess with envoy role
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/08/2025
» The World Intellectual Property Organisation (Wipo) has officially invited Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya to serve as the Wipo Ambassador for Design and Fashion, having recognised her creative achievements and commitment to promoting intellectual property as a tool for sustainable community and global development.
Sacit aims to nuture new cohorts of creators
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/06/2025
» The Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (public organisation) or Sacit is promoting Thai crafts on the global stage by nurturing young creators and looking to expand export markets.
Arts, crafts to promote soft power
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has ordered the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (SACIT) to continue implementing the royal wishes of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit regarding the support and promotion of local arts and crafts to make them commercially viable, while capturing the recognition of the international community.
Thailand, Bhutan prepare for trade talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/05/2024
» Thailand and Bhutan are preparing to hold talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) during the 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting this month, which could help boost bilateral trade to US$120 million.
Ministry to gather input for price guidelines
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/09/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is scheduled to hold discussions with major business operators, shopping malls, and exporters next week on the subject of guidelines pertaining to the reduction of product prices, insisting draft guidelines should be finalised by early next month.
PM hails return of foreign investors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/08/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insists that Thailand's financial status remains stable and strong thanks to prudent and disciplined monetary and fiscal policy, as reflected by foreigners' growing interest in investing in the country.
Handicraft exports enjoy uplift as demand recovers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/09/2021
» Thailand's handicraft exports are expected to grow by nearly 20% this year, driven by increasing demand for silverware, goldware and ornaments.
Craft brands target Europe
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/09/2021
» As a bold move to promote the country's leading brands in the global market, the Commerce Ministry has unveiled 38 Thai brands on Meisterstrasse.com, the world's largest portal site of craftsmanly products to raise awareness of the excellence of Thai crafts and designs in the global arena.
Handicraft exports poised to recover
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/06/2021
» Thailand's handicraft exports are expected to rebound this year, in line with the country's overall export prospects thanks to the global economic recovery, eased lockdown measures and wide distribution of Covid-19 vaccinations.
Art exports await recovery
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/01/2018
» As the global and Thai economies have yet to fully recover, exports of Thai arts and handicrafts fell by 2% in 2017, says the state-run Support Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand (SACICT).