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New business registrations dip 5% in first 2 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/03/2025
» The registration of new businesses dropped by 5% year-on-year during the first two months as operators took a cautious approach amid uncertainties, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD).
Edible oil processors told to maintain retail prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/11/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has urged edible oil processors not to raise retail prices as there are no factors affecting production costs.
Pledged rice 'still good' after 10 years
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/05/2024
» Ten-year-old rice kept in warehouses in Surin since the Yingluck Shinawatra administration is still of good quality, according to Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who says his ministry will conduct bidding for the rice next week.
Thai delegation pushes to solidify fruit shipments to China
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/05/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is in talks with the governor of Yunnan province, trying to strengthen trade relations by facilitating fruit exports at border checkpoints.
Ministry preps standards for durian
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/04/2024
» Thailand is preparing to issue product standards to ensure the quality of its durian exports and maintain competitiveness among exporters.
Parsing the impact of the parched season
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/06/2023
» The effects of the El Niño weather pattern are becoming increasingly evident with the persistence of hot, dry weather and high temperatures despite the official start of the rainy season on May 22, as announced by the Meteorological Department.
Valentine's spending to hit B2.39bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/02/2023
» Spending on Valentine's Day this year is projected to top 2.39 billion baht, jumping 57.1% from last year and the first increase in five years, according to a University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) survey.
Cross-border trade poised to hit B1.80tn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/09/2022
» Despite slower economic growth in neighbouring countries and zero-Covid measures in China, Thailand's cross-border trade is still expected to grow by at least 5% this year to 1.80 trillion baht, driven by greater demand for gasoline, edible oil, tyres and auto parts.
Cannabis valued at B43bn by 2025
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/07/2022
» Thailand's cannabis market is expected to grow by about 15% a year between 2023 and 2025, with the market value forecast to reach up to 43 billion baht in 2025, according to the latest study by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Thailand commences FTA talks with Efta
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/07/2022
» Thailand has kicked off the first round of free-trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Free Trade Association (Efta), in the hope that a deal could be reached within two years.