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IP crackdown nets over B1bn in fake items
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/10/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has intensified its crackdown on IP infringement, seizing over 2.9 million counterfeit items worth more than 1 billion baht during the first eight months of 2025.
New panel to target Chinese goods
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/08/2024
» The government will likely form a panel to directly handle the problem of cheap Chinese-made products flooding Thailand's online and traditional markets, caretaker Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Wednesday.
Consumer sentiment takes a spill
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/09/2021
» Consumer confidence plunged to the lowest level in almost 23 years in August thanks to the government's tight restrictions to contain Covid-19 spread in 29 provinces.
Public reassured supplies aplenty
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/08/2021
» Retail and wholesale operators as well as the Internal Trade Department insist supplies of consumer products and food are more than sufficient, telling consumers there is no need to stock up.
Chamber says B42bn aid deal insufficient
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/07/2021
» The recent 42-billion-baht package of financial assistance for people and businesses affected by the partial lockdown is far from sufficient to offset the impact of rising infections, says the head of the local commerce chamber.
Jabs, rising exports may boost GDP
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/05/2021
» A new state-private vaccination plan and good export prospects may help Thailand secure 1.5-3% GDP growth this year despite economic uncertainties caused by the third wave of Covid-19, says the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Survey: Weak spending during Songkran festival
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/04/2021
» People's spending during the upcoming Songkran festival is expected to dive by 17% from 2019 to 113 billion baht, the lowest in nine years, as people remain worried about the pandemic and weak purchasing power, according to a survey conducted by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Private sector to help with virus control
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/01/2021
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand want to help Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha curb the Covid-19 outbreak by having the private sector play a greater role.
Chamber of Commerce offers infection support
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/01/2021
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce issued a statement on Friday offering to cooperate with the government in tackling the virus outbreak, while requesting a tax deduction for expenses incurred from health screening, treatment and vaccinations for infected employees.
Shippers upbeat on recovery
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/01/2021
» The Thai National Shippers' Council remains upbeat on export recovery this year despite a surge in new Covid-19 infections in the country.