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GI products rake in over B114bn this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/12/2025
» Products with geographical indication (GI) have generated more than 114 billion baht in revenue this year as consumers seek quality local products with unique identities.
Team touts use of trees as loan collateral
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Business Development Department, in collaboration with the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), is driving an initiative to use perennial trees as collateral for business loans.
Economic gains ease cost pressure on producers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry insists pressure on domestic manufacturers to raise product prices has declined as sales improve, the government issues stimulus measures, discount campaigns are organised nationwide by the ministry to reduce the cost of living, and a surge of foreign tourist arrivals drives economic activities.
Rice types approved for GI status
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2023
» Thailand has successfully registered geographical indication (GI) for Thung Kula Rong Hai hom mali rice and Sangyod Muang Phatthalung rice in Indonesia.
GI product sales picked to top B48bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/12/2022
» The government is upbeat about sales of Thai geographical indication (GI) products, expecting sales including exports to outstrip the 42 billion baht originally projected for this year.
First GI shop to open in July
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/04/2021
» The first geographical indication (GI) shop, featuring unique products from across Thailand, is scheduled to open its doors in Bangkok this July as part of efforts to help sellers improve sales amid a sluggish downturn.
18 products set to be added to GI list
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/01/2021
» The government aims to add 18 more products to the country's geographical indication (GI) list this year, a move to generate income for local communities.
War room to tackle several trade issues
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/08/2019
» The government is setting up a war room to deal with the impact of the ongoing trade war, hoping to boost exports and border trade as proposed by the private sector.
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.
'Taobao Village' model sought for poor
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/11/2018
» Thailand plans to apply the Taobao Village model to help tackle poverty and raise community income via e-commerce and digital technology.