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Digital handout set for introduction in Q4
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/07/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has revealed the final preparations concerning the registration of recipients and participating shops for the digital wallet handout scheme.
Digital wallet scheme signs up vendors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/07/2024
» The Commerce Ministry says up to 1.6 million vendors are ready to join the digital wallet scheme, which is expected to pump up the economy, increase store income and reduce the cost of living.
State spending to rise by 3.4% to B3.6tn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/01/2024
» The cabinet has approved a budget of 3.6 trillion baht for fiscal 2025, with the budget deficit expanding to 713 billion baht.
Price controls get one-year extension
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/06/2023
» The Ministry of Commerce has extended price controls on 51 products and services for another year. The extension will expire on June 30, 2024.
El Niño fails to affect Thai food prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/06/2023
» The Internal Trade Department says the droughts caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon have yet to affect the prices of local goods.
Production cost steady amid higher power bills
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/04/2023
» Prices of fresh food remain stable and electricity bills have yet to impact manufacturers' production costs, according to the Internal Trade Department.
Ministry extends price controls on five products
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/01/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has extended price controls on five products comprising hygienic face masks, synthetic fibres for face mask production, alcohol gel, paper for recycling, and chicken for another year.
Cannabis valued at B43bn by 2025
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/07/2022
» Thailand's cannabis market is expected to grow by about 15% a year between 2023 and 2025, with the market value forecast to reach up to 43 billion baht in 2025, according to the latest study by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Price limits on 51 goods, services retained
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/06/2022
» The government on Thursday agreed to retain its price control on 51 goods and services while introducing stringent measures on the movement of maize in three additional provinces to stabilise domestic prices.
Jurin stands firm on noodle prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/06/2022
» Despite mounting calls for a hike in instant noodle retail prices by producers, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit remains adamant the price will remain frozen.