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Ministry to finalise rice deal with China in November
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/09/2025
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun will visit China in November to finalise a government-to-government (G-to-G) rice purchase agreement and push for further cooperation on agricultural products.
Agency eager to double tally of 'Tong Chom' markets
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/04/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) plans to double the number of high-potential "Tong Chom" markets from 50 to 100 by 2026, anticipating they will generate 2.2 billion baht this year.
Ministry touts New Year sale
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/12/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is launching the New Year Mega Sale 2025, offering discounts of up to 80% on more than 40,000 products and services from over 300 different vendors, including manufacturers, department stores, convenience stores and online marketplaces.
Sector poised to hit B700bn in value
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/04/2024
» The value of the local e-commerce segment this year is expected to reach 700 billion baht, driven by higher business registrations with the Business Development Department.
PM readying 'NY gifts' to boost spending
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday confirmed which "New Year gifts", including shopping and tourism stimulus schemes, would be submitted to the cabinet after he returns from an official trip to Europe in Brussels next week.
Consumer sentiment takes a spill
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/09/2021
» Consumer confidence plunged to the lowest level in almost 23 years in August thanks to the government's tight restrictions to contain Covid-19 spread in 29 provinces.
Chamber says B42bn aid deal insufficient
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/07/2021
» The recent 42-billion-baht package of financial assistance for people and businesses affected by the partial lockdown is far from sufficient to offset the impact of rising infections, says the head of the local commerce chamber.
Government adds 4 more products to nation's GI list
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/05/2020
» The government added Thong Dee Ban Thaen pomelos, Pet Non Thai Manila tamarind, Bang Khla aromatic coconuts and Ratchaburi dragon jars to the country's geographical indication (GI) list, the latest move to generate income for local communities.
Bloc optimistic on RCEP deal
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/11/2019
» The 10 Asean member countries and six trading partners remain optimistic about making a breakthrough on the long-delayed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) deal during the 35th Asean Summit in Bangkok, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said.
Grand sales to stir consumers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/12/2018
» The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with the private sector to hold New Year grand sales for 28 days, with up to 13,500 branches of stores participating in the scheme with steep discounts of as much as 80%.