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Backing sought for water-based initiatives
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/05/2025
» The private sector in Nakhon Phanom has proposed an initiative to enhance river tourism along the Mekong while promoting cultural tourism, showcasing the diverse ethnic groups in upper Northeastern Thailand to improve income distribution within local communities.
Department sees golden year for fruit
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/07/2024
» Thailand has shifted its focus to stimulating domestic consumption and the export of fruit to help farmers capitalise on new markets such as the US, Europe and Canada, according to the Department of Internal Trade.
Call for greater government assistance
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/09/2023
» The government has been urged to expedite the development of water sources and to urgently improve the varieties of rice and other key agricultural crops, while it has also been advised that the planned debt suspension scheme should operate with conditions.
Longan harvest down
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/08/2023
» Thailand's longan production in eight northern provinces is expected to see a drop of 40-50% this year due to severe hot weather and a reduction in the growing areas by farmers after prices dropped significantly over the past 2-3 years during the pandemic, which discouraged them from planting the crop.
Shopping discounts launched
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/12/2022
» The Commerce Ministry kicked off its "New Year Grand Sale" campaign yesterday via partnerships with the private sector and online platforms, offering steep discounts of up to 85%.
Making trips to the dentist pleasant
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/04/2022
» Tepthai toothpaste was one of the country's top media spenders over the last few years.
Government touts mobile restaurants
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/02/2021
» The government looks set to promote food truck business, noting food trucks offer a good business opportunity with relatively low investment, especially during the current slowdown.
Ministry launches online service for small retailers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/03/2020
» The Commerce Ministry has kicked off applications that allow customers to buy goods online and enjoy delivery services from smart traditional retail shops, another effort to deal with the impact of Covid-19.
Commerce Ministry revs up distribution of goods
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/03/2020
» The Commerce Ministry pledges to hasten transport of goods from distribution centres to modern trade outlets to ensure supermarket shelves have ample supplies, as panic buying in recent days disrupted the supply chain for basic necessities.
Commerce Ministry touts Taobao model
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/12/2018
» Thailand wants to start applying the Taobao Village model to help tackle poverty and raise community income via e-commerce and digital technology in February, starting with Ban Na Kha, Muang district in Udon Thani and Phu Khae, Chalerm Phrakiat district in Saraburi.