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Taking Chiang Rai to the world
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/09/2024
» The founder of Welcome to Chiang Rai Co Ltd, a new social enterprise in northern Thailand, was inspired by the beauty and diversity of hill tribe apparel and accessories and aims to add value to such crafted products to help generate sustainable income for the communities producing them.
Thailand looks to sign trade agreement with Bangladesh
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/04/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Sunday that Thailand and Bangladesh are now looking forward to expanding trade and investments after agreeing to initiate talks toward signing their first free trade agreement (FTA).
Recycled clothing demand surges on environmental concerns
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/06/2023
» Clothing made from recycled materials is becoming a global consumer trend as more people are concerned about protecting the environment and reducing emissions.
Hemp to be promoted in textile industry
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/06/2022
» The Commerce Ministry looks set to promote and upgrade hemp fibre in the Thai textile industry as it offers high potential in the global market under the popular bio-, circular and green economic model.
Negotiations likely next year with Bangladesh
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/10/2021
» Thailand expects to begin talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh next year.
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.
Exports to Myanmar expected to drop by up to B96.5bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/05/2021
» Exports to Myanmar are forecast to fall by 60-96.5 billion baht this year because of Myanmar's political chaos, according to the latest study by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
April sees more export gloom
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/05/2019
» Exports fell for a second straight month in April, weighed by the global economic slowdown, deepening trade tensions between the US and China, political uncertainty in the EU and downside risk in the Chinese financial markets.