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How the Red Sea attacks affect shipping
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/01/2024
» Starting from mid-November 2023, the Houthi rebel group based in Yemen and backed by Iran has been conducting numerous attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, displaying no indication that they will relent.
Proactive approach urged to boost exports by SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/10/2023
» The government is being urged to take a more proactive approach in promoting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while focusing on developing human resources for Thailand to become a global production hub for foreign businesses, says the Commerce Ministry's trade planning unit.
Commerce Ministry set to host FTA talks with UAE
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/09/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is gearing up to host the fourth round of talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Bangkok this week, with the aim of concluding the negotiation process as soon as possible.
Department clamps down on protected wood shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/06/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has issued two regulations prohibiting the importation of timber, processed wood and wooden artefacts, unless traders hold a certificate of import, in addition to barring phayung (Siamese rosewood) exports.
Thailand, UAE to form closer trade ties
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/02/2023
» Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to form a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and establish a Joint Business Council to expand bilateral trade and investment cooperation, with the goal of increasing Thai exports to 30 billion baht this year.
Jurin optimistic on trade bonanza from UAE venture
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/02/2023
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit is scheduled to lead delegations from the government and private sector to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during Feb 6-7, with a goal to raise Thai exports to the UAE by up to 30 billion baht this year.
Measures tightened amid trade circumvention fears
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/09/2022
» The Foreign Trade Department has tightened measures regarding the issuance of a certificate of origin (CO) on Thai products at risk of circumvention by foreign companies.
Bid to boost Thai goods in Saudi stores
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/08/2022
» The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with luxury retailer Manuel Market and LuLu Hypermarket to boost Thai exports to Saudi Arabia.
Thai delegation to visit Saudi next month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/07/2022
» The Commerce Ministry will lead a trade mission to Saudi Arabia next month to strengthen business partnerships between Thailand and the Middle Eastern country, in a bid to grow Thai exports by 20%.
Matching event bears fruit with Saudi Arabia
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/07/2022
» Thai businesses and Saudi counterparts have vowed to tighten their partnership after signing 18 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday on business deals covering food, travel, hotels and agarwood.