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Office fears strait's closure could disrupt shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2025
» The possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz could increase transport costs and freight rates for Thailand, while also affecting inflation and exports to the Middle East, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Govt worries over conflict impacts
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/04/2024
» The Ministry of Commerce has instructed state agencies to come up with measures to deal with a possible spike in energy prices if the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates.
Demystifying sticky Thai goods prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/03/2023
» Thailand may be unique in handling the domestic prices of products and services. Whenever manufacturers and business operators shoulder higher production costs and ask state units for permission to raise their prices, the Internal Trade Department always rushes to call a joint meeting with them.
Commerce Ministry ups headline inflation forecast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/08/2022
» The continuing rise in energy prices which have raised production costs for manufacturers and the prices of goods has prompted the Commerce Ministry to upgrade the forecast for headline inflation in 2022 to a range of 5.5-6.5% (averaging 6%) from the 4-5% range (averaging 4.5%) projected in March.
Price caps on staples before hols
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/04/2022
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has vowed to put price caps on 18 consumer products amid accusations that the prices of some brands of seasoning sauces and detergent have risen sharply recently, according Chakra Yodmani, deputy director-general of the DIT.
Commodities elevate February CPI
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/03/2019
» Consumer prices surged in February, driven by fresh food, some farm products and oil prices.
TNSC outlook unchanged amid global uncertainties
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2018
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is maintaining its 8% export growth projection even as shipments in April grew by 12.3% year-on-year, marking growth for the 14th consecutive month.
Confidence dips in May as fuel prices bite consumers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2018
» Consumer confidence in May dropped on negative factors such as rising oil prices and concerns over the slow economic recovery, low commodity prices and higher living costs.
Fuel surges induce consumer price watch by authorities
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/05/2018
» Authorities are keeping a close watch on the prices of consumer products and food after diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices gained.