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Pundits call for neutral trading stance
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/08/2025
» Thailand should adopt a neutral trade stance, diversify its markets, add value to agricultural products through innovation, and invest in logistics and data centres, according to a commerce official.
Cambodia spat expected to cost border trade B60bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/06/2025
» If Thai-Cambodian border checkpoints remain closed until the end of the year, Thailand is expected to lose more than 60 billion baht in border trade, according to the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT).
Shippers told to prep contingency plans
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/06/2025
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) has observed a slowdown in orders for rice, chicken, rubber, food and electrical appliances due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the conflict in the Middle East.
Thai shippers allay concerns over closure of Strait of Hormuz
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/06/2025
» The Thai National Shippers' Council says a complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz would boost oil prices. However, negotiations are expected to address this issue and the situation will be resolved soon.
Exporters told to keep tabs on hotspots in the Middle East
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/01/2024
» The strategic planning unit of the Commerce Ministry has advised all stakeholders to monitor the attacks in the Red Sea and the Israel-Hamas war to assess the potential impacts.
Srettha vows to push Land Bridge project
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» Despite mounting criticism, the government says it is committed to moving ahead with plans to convince foreign investors to shell out for its Land Bridge megaproject, while pledging to emphasise the environmental impact, particularly in headwater areas, as a top priority.
Land Bridge project to benefit all southerners, Srettha says
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/01/2024
» RANONG: The government is confident that its 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject will bring substantial benefits to the entire southern region, not just the province, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin insisted on Monday.
How the Red Sea attacks affect shipping
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/01/2024
» Starting from mid-November 2023, the Houthi rebel group based in Yemen and backed by Iran has been conducting numerous attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, displaying no indication that they will relent.
Hard-hit fishermen set to benefit from legal change
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/12/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai says he will propose a draft Fisheries Act amendment to the cabinet next month, aiming to address economic problems for fishermen who say their livelihoods are hurt by tough regulations.
Land bridge to be expedited
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered acceleration of the southern land bridge connecting Chumphon on the eastern coast along the Gulf of Thailand to Ranong along the Andaman Sea.