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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).
Ministry, association join forces for low cost campaign
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the Thai Retailers and Wholesalers Association and over 90 networks of modern trade and malls nationwide, will hold the "Local Low Cost" campaign from Nov 1 to 15, offering essential items at discounts of up to 60%.
Inflation falls for sixth month in a row
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/10/2025
» Thailand's headline consumer price index fell for a sixth consecutive month in September, declining by 0.72% year-on-year, but the country has yet to encounter a recession, says the Commerce Ministry.
Foreign trade dept to add items to watch list
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/07/2025
» The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is considering increasing the number of items on the watch list of exported products to the US to 65 items from 49 at present.
Chamber lists 4 steps in effort to spur growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/04/2025
» The newly appointed chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce says the group identified four measures to ignite growth in Thailand and improve its global competitiveness.
Steps rolled out to control fruit supply
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/03/2025
» The Commerce Ministry has announced seven key measures and 25 action plans aimed at managing the supply of fruit, targeting a total of 950,000 tonnes for 2025.
Bananas are not 'rice replacement'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/03/2025
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan clarified his remarks on encouraging farmers to grow bananas, saying the government has no policy to replace rice cultivation with other crops.
Support proposal for rice farmers to be presented on Wednesday
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/02/2025
» The Commerce Ministry will on Wednesday present measures aimed at supporting off-season farmers to the National Rice Policy and Management Committee (NRPMC).
Winnowing the truth on rice prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/02/2025
» Crop price declines remain a persistent challenge for Thailand, with rice a concern this year given its prominence in the agricultural economy.
New unit to curb exploitation
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/01/2025
» The Department of Business Development (DBD) has established a special task force to prevent unauthorised entities from deceiving the public.