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'Major progress' in FTA talks
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/12/2025
» Thailand and Peru have made "significant progress" in negotiations to upgrade their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), with both sides agreeing on major elements covering wider market access and deeper economic cooperation, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun says.
Push to help firms leverage IP when raising credit, funds
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/11/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have launched an IP financing initiative, encouraging businesses to leverage their intellectual property (IP) when seeking credit or raising funds.
Delving into the details of Thailand Plus One
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/10/2025
» The "Thailand Plus One" initiative has stimulated investments in Thailand and its neighbouring countries for several years. However, as dynamics evolve in the region and on the global stage, the viability of this approach has come under scrutiny.
Booming export numbers on course to smash expectations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/10/2025
» Exports are expected to grow by 6-7% this year, surpassing the previous target of 2-3%, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Tariff to reduce 2026 exports by B275bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/08/2025
» Thai exports are projected to dip by roughly 275 billion baht in value next year, or 1.48% of GDP as a result of the US's 19% reciprocal tariff, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
US tariffs yet to hit cassava exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/07/2025
» Producers say the new US tariff is not hindering cassava exports while the Ministry of Commerce is actively exploring new export markets including the Middle East, New Zealand and South Korea.
Thai negotiators target EU trade deal by year-end
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Thai Minister of Commerce says it wants to finalise free trade agreements (FTAs) with the EU and South Korea this year.
Thais, US 'ready' for tariff talks
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/06/2025
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan says Thailand and the US are ready to open talks at technical level about the US's tariffs regime.
How fruit prices soured for farmers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/05/2025
» Last year farmers benefited from soaring fruit prices, while exports surged thanks to promotion efforts among trading partners.
Thai export gain expected to exceed 4% this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/05/2025
» Thai exports could increase by more than 4% in 2025, according to Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan.