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Fears over impact on economic policy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/12/2025
» Trade associations say the dissolution of parliament could hinder the implementation of key economic policies, and have called for the formation of a new government with full authority within the legal timeframe.
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.
New cabinet lifts consumer confidence
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/10/2025
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) in September rose for the first time in eight months as consumers are optimistic about the government's economic stimulus measures, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Thai-US talks to clarify tariff rules
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/08/2025
» Thailand will have detailed discussions with the United States regarding their new tariff agreement this month, according to Chantawit Tantasith, a deputy commerce minister.
Ministry steps up nominee probe
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is accelerating its investigation into nominee businesses while aiming to finalise revisions to the 1999 Anti-Money Laundering Act within three months.
Consumer confidence drops for third month in a row
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2025
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) dropped for a third consecutive month in April to hit its lowest level in seven months, attributed to concerns over US tariffs, falling agricultural product prices, and political uncertainties.
Consumer confidence hits eight-month peak
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/02/2025
» The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) hit an eight-month high in January, driven by government economic stimulus efforts, according to a survey conducted by the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Efta trade pact to take effect early next year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/01/2025
» The Thailand-Efta free trade agreement (FTA) is expected to take effect in early 2026 after the signing and ratification as well as regulatory adjustments, according to the commerce minister.
New Year to generate B109bn for economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/12/2024
» New Year spending is projected to generate 109 billion baht of economic circulation, but people are spending cautiously as the economy has not fully bounced back, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
New minister promises to tackle living costs, Chinese imports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/09/2024
» New Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan has vowed urgent measures to address high living costs, accelerate free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, and tighten control over the influx of Chinese imports.