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New Year spending projected to be best since 2019
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/12/2025
» Consumer spending in Thailand during the New Year 2026 holiday period is expected to reach 111.6 billion baht nationwide, the highest in six years and a modest year-on-year increase of 2.1%, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Agency eager to double tally of 'Tong Chom' markets
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/04/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) plans to double the number of high-potential "Tong Chom" markets from 50 to 100 by 2026, anticipating they will generate 2.2 billion baht this year.
Valentine's spending in Thailand set to rise 7.2%
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/02/2025
» Thais are expected to spend around 5.2 billion baht this year during Makha Bucha Day and Valentine’s Day, according to a recent survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
New Year to generate B109bn for economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/12/2024
» New Year spending is projected to generate 109 billion baht of economic circulation, but people are spending cautiously as the economy has not fully bounced back, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Digital handout set for introduction in Q4
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/07/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has revealed the final preparations concerning the registration of recipients and participating shops for the digital wallet handout scheme.
Digital wallet scheme signs up vendors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/07/2024
» The Commerce Ministry says up to 1.6 million vendors are ready to join the digital wallet scheme, which is expected to pump up the economy, increase store income and reduce the cost of living.
Deals galore at 'New Year Mega Sale'
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/12/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has organised the "New Year Mega Sale", a bumper shopping event aimed at easing the cost of living and billed as a New Year's gift to the Thai people.
Ministry set to revise commerce laws
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/11/2023
» The Commerce Ministry looks set to revise more than 40 commerce-related laws, with the aim of creating greater convenience for the public, farmers and entrepreneurs as well as improving the country's competitiveness.
Ministry preps 'New Year's gift' for the public
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/11/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is set to team up with more than 300 manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers as well as convenience stores to organise a large-scale promotional event, reducing the prices of goods and services as a New Year's gift to the public.
Call for greater government assistance
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/09/2023
» The government has been urged to expedite the development of water sources and to urgently improve the varieties of rice and other key agricultural crops, while it has also been advised that the planned debt suspension scheme should operate with conditions.