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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).
Minister says Thai-Cambodian clashes won’t hit tariff talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/12/2025
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun remains confident that the US will not use the fresh outbreak of clashes along the Thai–Cambodian border to pressure Thailand on tariff issues, insisting that Thailand did not start the clashes and stating that trade negotiations are proceeding as normal.
Border clash fails to dent Cambodian trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/06/2025
» Cross-border trade between Thailand and Cambodia remains unaffected by their ongoing boundary dispute, but the private sector is urging both countries to engage in peaceful negotiations to resolve the issues.
Shippers keep growth outlook at 12%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/10/2021
» A group of Thai shippers is feeling more upbeat about export prospects this year after shipments rose for the sixth month in a row in August.
Infectious waste fees to be tackled
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/09/2021
» The Internal Trade Department plans to hold a meeting with related parties to find ways to regulate contaminated garbage disposal charges after companies significantly increased their removal fees.
Food processors call for price spike as costs spiral
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/08/2021
» Food processors have asked the Internal Trade Department to raise the prices of processed food by 5-7%, citing high production costs from raw materials, packaging and labour.
Public reassured supplies aplenty
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/08/2021
» Retail and wholesale operators as well as the Internal Trade Department insist supplies of consumer products and food are more than sufficient, telling consumers there is no need to stock up.
State urged to hurry jabs, tighten checks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/07/2021
» Regional chambers of commerce in Thailand want the government to speed up inoculations to cover as many Thais as possible, introduce tighter screening measures for people returning home, and control the price of medicinal herbs related to Covid-19 treatment.
Businesses seek financial relief
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/07/2021
» Business operators are calling for financial relief measures, including a debt moratorium and new loans with relaxed conditions, to help small and medium enterprises cope with Covid-19.
Consumer confidence index plunges to new low
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/07/2021
» Consumer and business sentiment fell to record lows in June as sectors fret about rising Covid-19 infections and fatalities.