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Office hints at export dip in 2026
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/12/2025
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) projects a broad range for exports next year, from a contraction of 3.1% to growth of 1.1%.
Shrimp exports forecast to claw back next year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/12/2025
» Thai shrimp exports are projected to rebound in 2026 to tally 400,000 tonnes, driven by US tariffs that have weakened competitors.
Ministry upbeat on year-end exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/11/2025
» Thailand's export outlook for the remaining two months of the year remains positive, though growth may moderate for the period, according to the Commerce Ministry.
China rice deal negotiations in the offing
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is to hold discussions with Cofco Corporation, a Chinese state-owned company involved in the production and importation of agricultural products, over the shipment of 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice.
Rice mills call for action as prices deteriorate
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/11/2025
» As Thai rice prices have hit a 20-year low, more than 90% of rice mills are facing losses while farmers are struggling with debt repayment.
Exports expected to grow by up to 10.4%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/10/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce estimates that exports will grow by 9.4-10.4% this year, driven by clearer US tariffs, global economic recovery and rising demand for digital technology products, agricultural products and food.
Rice exports likely to hit annual goal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/10/2025
» Rice exports are on track to achieve the target of 7.5 million tonnes this year, although the value is anticipated to drop by 40% from last year, says the Thai Rice Exporters Association.
New cabinet lifts consumer confidence
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/10/2025
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) in September rose for the first time in eight months as consumers are optimistic about the government's economic stimulus measures, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Low-priced pork campaign to help consumers, farmers
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce has announced a campaign to ease the cost of living for consumers by selling quality pork at a special price of 100 baht for 2 kilogrammes nationwide throughout October.
Cambodian border trade falls by 99.9%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/09/2025
» Border trade with Cambodia plummeted by 99.9% year-on-year to just 10 million baht in August, while total border trade dropped by 3.1% to 150.1 billion baht, according to the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT).