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Office hints at export dip in 2026
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/12/2025
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) projects a broad range for exports next year, from a contraction of 3.1% to growth of 1.1%.
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).
Call to address capital inflows hurting exporters
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is concerned about baht appreciation because it may be influenced by foreign capital inflows and not aligned with the real economy.
New scheme seeks to lower drug costs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/12/2025
» Thailand is now defined as an "aged" society, with increased demand for medical services resulting in overcrowding in public hospitals.
Prices dip again in November
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/12/2025
» Headline inflation was negative for an eighth consecutive month in November due to falling energy prices and government measures to reduce the cost of living, according to the Commerce Ministry.
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.
Rice mills call for action as prices deteriorate
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/11/2025
» As Thai rice prices have hit a 20-year low, more than 90% of rice mills are facing losses while farmers are struggling with debt repayment.
New Chinese economic plan prompts Thai trade rethink
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/11/2025
» The commerce minister has directed Thai trade offices in China to adjust their strategies in response to the latter's economic development plan, in a bid to increase exports.
New measures expected to shore up rice prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/10/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is preparing to launch additional measures to shore up prices of paddy rice totalling 14 million tonnes, seeking to maintain price stability and strengthen security for rice farmers.
Joint initiative aims to inspire franchises
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/10/2025
» The Commerce Ministry, in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank), plans to offer loans worth over 239 million baht at a fixed rate of 3% to prospective franchise businesses.