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China rice deal negotiations in the offing
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is to hold discussions with Cofco Corporation, a Chinese state-owned company involved in the production and importation of agricultural products, over the shipment of 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice.
Thai exports face ‘severe harm’ if high tariff sticks
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2025
» Thai exports could contract in the second half of this year if the United States imposes a 36% tariff rate starting next month, business leaders said on Tuesday.
Task force targets phoney corporate registrations
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/02/2025
» The Commerce Ministry has formed a special task force to tackle fraudulent corporate registrations and is developing a verification system to authenticate business locations.
Edible oil processors told to maintain retail prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/11/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has urged edible oil processors not to raise retail prices as there are no factors affecting production costs.
Thailand, Bhutan prepare for trade talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/05/2024
» Thailand and Bhutan are preparing to hold talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) during the 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting this month, which could help boost bilateral trade to US$120 million.
Department seeks to speed up free trade negotiations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2024
» The Department of Trade Negotiations is pushing for free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with trading partners to expand trade and investment opportunities as well as strengthen the economy.
Thailand looks to sign trade agreement with Bangladesh
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/04/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Sunday that Thailand and Bangladesh are now looking forward to expanding trade and investments after agreeing to initiate talks toward signing their first free trade agreement (FTA).
Trade pact with Sri Lanka
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/03/2024
» The Thai-Sri Lankan free trade agreement (FTA) was approved by the Thai parliament yesterday and now awaits ratification by both sides.
Shippers told to change tack
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/01/2024
» Thai exporters are being urged to promptly refine their export strategies given the escalating situation in the Red Sea that is affecting shipping costs and available vessel space while extending shipping duration.
Free trade talks with Sri Lanka set to start next week
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/11/2023
» Thailand and Sri Lanka plan to conclude negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of this year, with the pact scheduled for signature in early February 2024, says the chief of trade negotiations.