Showing 1 - 10 of 48
Private sector launches anti-corruption drive
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/11/2025
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has established a working group called "Zero Corruption: JSCCIB and Friends Won't Tolerate It" to declare the Thai private sector's opposition to all forms of corruption.
Gem exporters eye 5% growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/08/2025
» Exports of gems and jewellery products are on track to achieve the nation's growth target of 5% this year, says the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT).
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).
Cambodia spat expected to cost border trade B60bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/06/2025
» If Thai-Cambodian border checkpoints remain closed until the end of the year, Thailand is expected to lose more than 60 billion baht in border trade, according to the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT).
Thailand eager for trade talks with US
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2025
» Thailand is keen to engage in constructive discussions with the US to foster mutual benefits amid trade tensions.
Lunar New Year outlay to increase to B52bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/01/2025
» Consumer spending during the Lunar New Year festival is projected to rise by 4.5% to a five-year high of 51.8 billion baht, helped by government stimulus measures, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
New business numbers fail to hit target
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/12/2024
» The Department of Business Development (DBD) says that nearly 90,000 new businesses will have been registered in 2024, marking a 2-3% year-on-year increase.
Cabinet shelves hotel room fee levy
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to extend the fee exemption for hotel operators of 40 baht per room per year for a period of two years, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, to reduce the expenses of hoteliers affected by the pandemic.
Govt orders probe into winning bid for 'old rice'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has given the Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) seven days to vet the suitability of the winner of the auction for 15,000 tonnes of old rice following public doubts about its financial status and possible connections with a political party or a major company.
Ministry eyes ongoing use of Oil Fuel Fund
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Finance Ministry has recommended using the Oil Fuel Fund to sustain the subsidy for retail diesel prices, noting the fund has sufficient capacity to support the government's diesel subsidy programme.