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Commerce Minister says border issue separate from tariff talks
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/12/2025
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has reaffirmed that the border situation with Cambodia should be kept separate from the US–Thailand tariff discussions, and that negotiations with the United States will continue under the planned framework.
Consumer confidence still rising
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/03/2024
» Thai consumer confidence rose in February, reaching its highest level in 48 months as government stimulus measures and a rebound in tourism revitalised economic activities, according to a survey released yesterday.
Sentiment up in November
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/12/2023
» Consumer confidence rose for a fourth straight month in November, hitting the highest level in 45 months, driven largely by the government's policies to reduce the cost of living and stimulus measures.
Heat waves spark surge in demand for air-con parts
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/06/2023
» Thailand's exports of air-conditioner components to the US surged in the first quarter, driven by rising demand caused by an increase in heat waves.
Many Tookdee partners file complaints
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/03/2023
» Nearly 100 partners of Tookdee convenience stores, operated by TD Tawandang Co under Carabao Group, have filed complaints with the Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) to investigate whether their contracts with TD Tawandang are legitimate.
Cabinet endorses B300 visitor fee to improve standards
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/02/2023
» The cabinet yesterday approved the collection of a 300-baht tourism fee from foreigners visiting Thailand by air, along with a 150-baht fee for visitors by land or sea, expected to start in June this year.
State urged to hurry jabs, tighten checks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/07/2021
» Regional chambers of commerce in Thailand want the government to speed up inoculations to cover as many Thais as possible, introduce tighter screening measures for people returning home, and control the price of medicinal herbs related to Covid-19 treatment.
UTCC: Festival spending veers to 14-year low among Thais
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/12/2019
» Festive spending during the New Year holiday is expected to increase only 1.9% this year, the lowest rate in the 14 years the survey has been conducted, as Thais remain cautious about their spending because of the poor economy.
Poll, VAT refund set to increase spending
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/01/2019
» Modern trade sentiment is expected to become more bullish in the first quarter this year as the upcoming general election and the value-added tax (VAT) refund for Chinese New Year shopping could spur a shopping spree among consumers.
Grand sales to stir consumers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/12/2018
» The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with the private sector to hold New Year grand sales for 28 days, with up to 13,500 branches of stores participating in the scheme with steep discounts of as much as 80%.