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Thai crackdown on fake goods nets results
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/12/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has intensified a nationwide crackdown on intellectual property (IP) infringement, seizing more than 3.3 million counterfeit and pirated items with damages exceeding 1.14 billion baht during the first 11 months 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%.
Department of Business Development hails investments worth B89bn
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/06/2025
» Foreign investment in Thailand reached about 89 billion baht in the first five months of the year, with Japan at the top with over 41 billion baht invested, says the Department of Business Development (DoBD).
Thai export gain expected to exceed 4% this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/05/2025
» Thai exports could increase by more than 4% in 2025, according to Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan.
Foreign investment to be liberalised with shakeup of law
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/05/2025
» The Commerce Ministry plans to simplify business registration by removing 10 service businesses from List 3 of the Foreign Business Act, aiming to increase investment in the country.
Business registrations to rise by up to 4%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/01/2025
» The number of new registered businesses is projected to rise by 2-4% to 90,000-95,000 this year, with lifestyle, innovation and business management emerging as promising sectors, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD).
New business registrations set to top 90,000 this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/11/2024
» The number of new business registrations this year is expected to exceed 90,000, driven by the rebound in exports and tourism as well as the government's stimulus measures in the final quarter.
Minister hosts UAE trade delegation
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/11/2024
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan recently met with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi to explore investment opportunities and strengthen partnerships between the two nations.
New registrations likely to outperform 2024 target
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/10/2024
» The Department of Business Development (DBD) expects new business registrations for 2024 to reach its target range of 90,000 to 98,000 as more investment budget for the 2025 fiscal year is disbursed and the high season for tourism arrives at year-end.
Agency tracks US polls for policy insights
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) is watching the US presidential election for insights on policy directions related to the economy, investment and foreign affairs.