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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).
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.
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).
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.
Lifestyle exports bucking trend
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/10/2019
» Despite bleak prospects for the country's exports overall, lifestyle product shipments are expected to grow this year on higher purchase orders from the US, Japan and China.
Lifestyle products expected to struggle
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/06/2019
» Thailand's lifestyle product exports are likely to grow at a sluggish pace this year amid the global economic slowdown.
Commerce Ministry touts Taobao model
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/12/2018
» Thailand wants to start applying the Taobao Village model to help tackle poverty and raise community income via e-commerce and digital technology in February, starting with Ban Na Kha, Muang district in Udon Thani and Phu Khae, Chalerm Phrakiat district in Saraburi.