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US trade talks still on course
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/12/2025
» Trade talks between Thailand and the US remain on track even as Thailand operates under a caretaker government.
Breaking down the details of US tariffs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2025
» Following the US implementation on Aug 7 of a 19% reciprocal tariff on imported Thai goods, some questions remain. The Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN) and the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) have clarified some concerns.
Bid to up use of local content wins support
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce is backing the Department of Foreign Trade's (DFT) initiative to encourage the incorporation of local content in production processes.
Ministry tasked with turning the tide
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/08/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai to expedite measures this month to address the influx of Chinese goods into Thailand.
Mini-dramas key to pushing soft power
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/03/2024
» The Commerce Ministry recommends entrepreneurs use mini-dramas to promote the country's soft power to the global market in terms of culture, traditions and tourism.
Production costs increase for milk
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is expected to consider and approve an increase in boxed milk prices if producers submit their requests for an adjustment, in line with higher raw milk production costs.
Shippers say worst is over, predict 1-2% growth next year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/11/2023
» Exports have already bottomed out and should recover to growth of 1-2% next year, driven primarily by agriculture, food and automotive components, according to a shipping group.
BOI aims to lure 100 top firms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/11/2023
» The Board of Investment (BOI) has set an ambitious goal to attract investment from more than 100 leading companies creating more than 10,000 job opportunities over four years.
Cabinet agrees to regulate prices as costs increase
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/11/2023
» The cabinet yesterday approved the regulation of sugar prices to mitigate the impact on consumers, while Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai insisted these measures are unlikely to provoke objections from Brazil.
Sugar prices to be regulated
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/10/2023
» The Central Committee on the Prices of Goods and Services, chaired by Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, agreed on Monday to regulate sugar prices to alleviate the impact on consumers.