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E-waste imports banned
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/10/2020
» The Commerce Ministry has announced a ban has been imposed on the import of 428 types of electronic waste, or e-waste, declaring Thailand is not a global dumpsite.
Logistics set to see B200bn income loss
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/09/2020
» Despite thriving online shopping and express delivery services, Thailand's overall logistics business is projected to see the first contraction in the history of the industry this year, with about 200 billion baht worth of revenue loss.
Trade fairs eyed to lift rural spirits
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/08/2020
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit vows to play a key part in developing local economies through online shopping and interprovincial trade fairs to boost incomes.
Cabinet to consider RCEP pact in October
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/08/2020
» The Commerce Ministry will ask the cabinet for approval to sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in October, one month ahead of the pact's official scheduled signing in Vietnam.
Prices decline for fifth month in a row
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/08/2020
» The consumer price index (CPI), a gauge of headline inflation, dropped 0.98% year-on-year in July, the fifth straight month of decline.
Post-pandemic trade overhaul proposed
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/05/2020
» Thailand needs to review the country's overall trade strategy after the pandemic abates and develop a national digital platform to handle changing global trading systems, according to the Commerce Ministry's planning unit.
Trade fairs reworked as focus turns to online events
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/04/2020
» The Commerce Ministry is set to host its first online trade show -- Multimedia Online Virtual Exhibition (Move) -- along with a business matching platform for digital content entrepreneurs in late May, expecting sales worth 1 billion baht.
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.
E-commerce tasked with mask control
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/02/2020
» Leading e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, JD Central and Lazada are being asked to control overpriced face masks, a move aimed at dealing with the shortage.
A state official who remembers his roots
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/01/2020
» Fate can play tricks on a man's life. Such is the case with Weerasak Wangsuphakijkosol, who never expected to become a government minister at age 64.