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Arts, crafts to promote soft power
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has ordered the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (SACIT) to continue implementing the royal wishes of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit regarding the support and promotion of local arts and crafts to make them commercially viable, while capturing the recognition of the international community.
Ministry addresses rash of fake gold
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/03/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is advising people to buy gold bars and gold ornaments from certified stores with visible locations following an outbreak of counterfeit metal as prices spike.
Jewellery makers nudged to adapt
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/01/2024
» Thai jewellery producers need to focus more on sustainable manufacturing as customers are increasingly interested in the ethical and environmental aspects of the business, says the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT).
Ministry seeks to beef up trade with India
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is teaming up with the government's Team Thailand, whose primary responsibility is to support efforts to promote economic growth, to tap India as well as boost exports to India by 4% this year.
Thailand set to step up FTA negotiations with Sri Lanka
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/01/2023
» Thailand has vowed to accelerate negotiations on a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Sri Lanka, aiming to finish the talks by the beginning of 2024.
Handicraft exports enjoy uplift as demand recovers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/09/2021
» Thailand's handicraft exports are expected to grow by nearly 20% this year, driven by increasing demand for silverware, goldware and ornaments.
Gathering gold heritage
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/08/2020
» Gold has been treasured for centuries by Thais who use it in various facets of their daily life.
Thais could gain from US tariffs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/05/2019
» Thailand is expected to gain more than it loses if the US slaps tariffs of up to 25% on an additional list of Chinese imports worth US$300 billion, according to a study by the Commerce Ministry's planning unit.
Commerce Ministry: US-China squabbles hurt
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2019
» Thailand lost an estimated US$780 million worth of export revenue from the ongoing trade spat between the US and China in the 12 months ending on March 31, says the top Commerce Ministry official.
Pact with Eurasia imminent
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/11/2018
» Thailand and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which consists of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, are scheduled to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to enhance trade and investment and pave the way for free trade agreement (FTA) talks.