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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.
Mule bank account crackdown launched
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/11/2025
» The Department of Business Development (DBD) has announced five measures to prevent the use of mule account nominees.
Ministry, association join forces for low cost campaign
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the Thai Retailers and Wholesalers Association and over 90 networks of modern trade and malls nationwide, will hold the "Local Low Cost" campaign from Nov 1 to 15, offering essential items at discounts of up to 60%.
New system ends need to submit documents
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/10/2025
» The Department of Business Development (DBD) has invited 381 government agencies to link their data with the Business Data Exchange (Bdex) system to enhance the efficiency of government processes, eliminating the need for businesses and individuals to provide copies of essential documents.
Aussies keen to invest in a shared future
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/10/2025
» Thailand and Australia aim to deepen trade and investment relations as Thailand seeks to promote Thai cuisine in Australia through the Thai Select programme, while Australia looks ahead to its 2040 Southeast Asia Investment Strategy.
Thai shippers upbeat on 5% export growth
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2025
» The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) is confident that the country’s exports will grow by 5% this year despite a potential slowdown in the final quarter.
New cabinet lifts consumer confidence
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/10/2025
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) in September rose for the first time in eight months as consumers are optimistic about the government's economic stimulus measures, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Thai private hospitals back cheaper drug options
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/10/2025
» More than 350 private hospitals in Thailand have signed on to a government initiative to offer patients the option of buying medicines from external sources, according to the Department of Internal Trade.
Commerce minister prioritising quick wins
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/09/2025
» Thailand’s new commerce minister says she is ready to adopt “quick win” measures that address border trade, living costs, farm prices and international trade.
Thai household debt surges to four-year high
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/09/2025
» Average household debt in Thailand has surged by 22% from a year ago to reach a four-year high of 740,596 baht, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).