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Ministry seeks border trade growth of 1% despite conflict
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is targeting border trade growth of 1% this year, attributed to political instability in neighbouring countries, including the armed conflict in Myanmar.
Tech chiefs set out their strategies
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/05/2024
» The new head of IBM Thailand and regional leader for Schneider Electric have sounded off on their visions for Thailand amidst multiple challenges, including geopolitical conflicts, economic obstacles and disruptive technology.
Jorakay plans new factory in Vietnam
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/05/2024
» Jorakay Corporation, a manufacturer of tile adhesive, grouting products and construction chemicals under the Crocodile brand, plans to invest 300 million baht in 2028 to set up a factory in Vietnam to tap strong demand and expand its export base to the Philippines and Indonesia.
Thai delegation pushes to solidify fruit shipments to China
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/05/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is in talks with the governor of Yunnan province, trying to strengthen trade relations by facilitating fruit exports at border checkpoints.
Exports see first drop in 8 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/04/2024
» Exports in March contracted by 10.9%, the first decline in eight months, due to the high base last year.
Cross-border QR payments with India set to begin in Q3
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/04/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is gearing up to launch QR code cross-border payments between Thailand and India by the third quarter of this year, with plans to extend the system to become a multinational payment network spanning Asia.
Conflict hits Myanmar border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2024
» The armed conflict between the Myanmar junta and ethnic minority groups could reduce Thai-Myanmar border trade value by 40%, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Regulator delays approval of NT foreign satellite plan
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/04/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has again delayed approval of a proposal by National Telecom (NT) for licences to operate a service using a foreign satellite.
Minister to assess situation at checkpoints
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/04/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is scheduled to lead an executive team from the ministry to assess the readiness of the Boten and Mohan checkpoints to support the export of Thai fruit to China.
Long Songkran generated B140bn in tourism income
Online Reporters, Published on 24/04/2024
» The three weeks of this year’s Songkran festival generated about 140 billion baht in tourism income, with 1.9 million foreign tourists visiting the country during the celebration, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.