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Meeting set to gauge drought
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/08/2023
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit plans to call a meeting on Monday to assess the impact of the drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon, along with measures to address the impact.
Department to meet all oil traders
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/08/2023
» The Internal Trade Department has scheduled a meeting with all oil traders next week to inspect fuel dispensers and equipment to ensure they are in good condition after customers complained they had been short-changed by certain petrol stations.
Headwinds pose challenge for rice sector
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2023
» The world is witnessing an alarming surge in global food threats. Devastatingly high temperatures caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon are wreaking havoc on farms across the globe, from the United States to China. Adding to the crisis, Russia's withdrawal from a crucial deal that facilitated the safe flow of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea has exacerbated the situation.
Survey spells out financial stress facing householders
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/07/2023
» Household debt was found to have increased by 11.5% this year over 2022, the highest level in 15 years, with the rate expected to peak next year if the economy fails to fully recover, according to the latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Japan, Thailand wrap up more GI registrations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/07/2023
» Thailand has successfully registered geographical indication (GI) for Doi Chang coffee and Doi Tung coffee in Japan, while Japan has registered GI for Tajima beef and Kagoshima beef in Thailand.
Premier delay will affect fiscal budget
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/07/2023
» The implementation of the fiscal 2024 budget, starting on Oct 1, will be delayed if the new prime minister and government are not appointed within this month, according to the Budget Bureau.
Thailand to host trade meeting with UK in November
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/06/2023
» Thailand and the UK are preparing for a second Joint Economic and Trade Committee (Jetco) meeting, which Thailand is set to host in November.
Thailand's inequality remains entrenched
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/06/2023
» The Thai economy is suffering from widening inequality, with the proportion of poor people still hovering at 6-8% of the total, particularly in the agricultural sector.
Thailand to unveil 30 rice varieties in 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/06/2023
» Thailand is working to enhance its export competitiveness, accelerating the development of new rice varieties to meet market demand and vowing to introduce 30 new rice varieties next year.
Recycled clothing demand surges on environmental concerns
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/06/2023
» Clothing made from recycled materials is becoming a global consumer trend as more people are concerned about protecting the environment and reducing emissions.