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GI products rake in over B114bn this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/12/2025
» Products with geographical indication (GI) have generated more than 114 billion baht in revenue this year as consumers seek quality local products with unique identities.
Thai pet food exports take the No.2 spot
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/09/2025
» Thailand has become the world's second-largest exporter of pet food, with shipments totalling US$2.68 billion in 2024, growth of 29% year-on-year, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Souvenir sellers demand import curbs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/09/2025
» Souvenir shop operators in the area of Bangkok surrounding Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm, better known as Wat Pho, are calling on the government to take action to boost consumer spending and address the issue of cheap, substandard imports.
Thaifex-Horec Asia sets B4bn revenue goal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/03/2025
» Thaifex-Horec Asia is expected to reinforce Thailand's position as a leading regional hub for hotel, restaurant and cafe/catering (HoReCa), targeting trade revenue of 4 billion baht.
Ministry rolls out promos in London
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/09/2024
» The Commerce Ministry recently unveiled its "Think Thailand, Next Level" promotion in London, utilising digital media billboards and a video wall, in a bid to solidify Thailand's reputation as a trusted trade partner and a hub of innovation and high-quality products.
Minister courts British investors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/09/2024
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan invited British businesses to invest in Thailand, strengthening cooperation in trade and investment while identifying opportunities for a potential UK-Thailand free trade agreement (FTA) in the future.
Thai soft power showcased in New York
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/09/2024
» The Commerce Ministry hosted the Ignite Thailand Festival in Times Square, New York City, to promote Thai food, fashion and soft power in the US.
Going against the grain
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2024
» The government's plan to sell old rice stored in warehouses for a decade in northeastern Thailand stunned some onlookers, leading to concerns about the adverse impact on public health.
GI registration proposed for Nan coffee
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/02/2024
» The Ministry of Commerce will push for geographical indication (GI) registration for Nan coffee to increase the market value for local products and encourage young people to live sustainably in their communities.
Inspections expand for tapioca chips
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/02/2024
» The Foreign Trade Department is tightening inspections of tapioca chip imports along the border after discovering a dozen importers bringing in low-quality chips.