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'Major progress' in FTA talks
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/12/2025
» Thailand and Peru have made "significant progress" in negotiations to upgrade their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), with both sides agreeing on major elements covering wider market access and deeper economic cooperation, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun says.
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.
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.
Asean-China trade pact changes to be explained
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/10/2025
» The Thai Ministry of Commerce is preparing to explain new features of the Asean-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) and hold public hearings to ensure stakeholders understand and can take advantage of the benefits of the agreement.
CPF forms pork partnership with NH Foods
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/10/2025
» Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) of Thailand and NH Foods Ltd of Japan have established a new joint venture called CPF NH Foods Co Ltd, with the aim of enhancing the processed pork business.
Thai-Peru pact updated by year-end
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/10/2025
» The Commerce Ministry wants to finalise the upgraded free trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and Peru by the end of this year.
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%.
Aussies keen to invest in a shared future
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/10/2025
» Thailand and Australia aim to deepen trade and investment relations as Thailand seeks to promote Thai cuisine in Australia through the Thai Select programme, while Australia looks ahead to its 2040 Southeast Asia Investment Strategy.
Cambodian border trade falls by 99.9%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/09/2025
» Border trade with Cambodia plummeted by 99.9% year-on-year to just 10 million baht in August, while total border trade dropped by 3.1% to 150.1 billion baht, according to the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT).
Wipo honours princess with envoy role
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/08/2025
» The World Intellectual Property Organisation (Wipo) has officially invited Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya to serve as the Wipo Ambassador for Design and Fashion, having recognised her creative achievements and commitment to promoting intellectual property as a tool for sustainable community and global development.