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Instagram tapped to push social commerce
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/01/2018
» The rapid growth of Instagram in Thailand is further pushing the country to capitalise on social commerce opportunities, says global research firm eMarketer.
Somkid presses Commerce Ministry on CPTPP
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/02/2019
» Despite the fast-approaching end to its term, the government has vowed to apply for membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a newly formed bloc of 11 Pacific Rim nations excluding the United States.
Commerce Ministry joining TAT for stimulus
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/04/2019
» The Commerce Ministry looks set to work more closely with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to stimulate domestic consumption and draw more foreign tourists to offset lower export prospects.
Commerce Ministry: US-China squabbles hurt
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2019
» Thailand lost an estimated US$780 million worth of export revenue from the ongoing trade spat between the US and China in the 12 months ending on March 31, says the top Commerce Ministry official.
Commerce Ministry commits to container solutions
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/02/2021
» The Commerce Ministry has pledged to speed up tackling the container shortage and open more border checkpoints to increase trade, aiming to reach the ministry's goal of export growth of 4% this year.
Facebook, Line bet on social commerce
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/07/2021
» Social media giants Line and Facebook are ramping up efforts to attract merchants and offer new features to boost shopping experiences in order to drive growth in the country's burgeoning social commerce market, valued at 160 billion baht.
eBay reveals trends in online commerce
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/08/2021
» Global e-commerce giant eBay says jewellery, gemstones and watches has been the best-selling category from Thailand via its platform over the past five years while products related to healthy living, express delivery service and new technologies are becoming crucial trends in the online shopping world.
Commerce Ministry forms price watch teams
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/01/2022
» The Commerce Ministry has set up 55 teams to inspect the prices of goods and food throughout Bangkok and surrounding provinces to prevent price gouging and hoarding as prices continue to spike.
Social commerce slow to catch on
Business, Adrian Tan, Published on 10/05/2022
» Digital has become the new normal in many aspects of our lives today, especially in how we shop. Southeast Asia has one of the fastest-growing internet economies in the world, with a value projected to reach US$360 billion by 2025.
Commerce minister tests positive for Covid
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/06/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit tested positive for Covid-19 after his return from the United Kingdom.