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Uptick in consumer confidence persists
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/05/2023
» Consumer confidence in April rose for an 11th straight month, reaching the highest level in 38 months, helped by a reduction in Covid-19 infections, the recovery of domestic tourism and lively election campaigns nationwide.
Thailand urged to focus on wellness
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/05/2023
» Thailand's health economy boasts very high growth potential as the world is increasingly aware of the importance of health and self-care, according to a Commerce Ministry study.
Fruit exports to China to grow 10%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/05/2023
» Fresh fruit exports to China are anticipated to increase by at least 10% this year based on better land transport flow as cross-border trade facilitation improves.
Fruit exports signal big year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/04/2023
» This year could prove fruitful for farmers and agricultural produce shippers as good prices, including for main crops such as rice, cassava, sugar and chilled fresh chicken, are increasing, driven by higher demand and the easing of transport gridlock at borders.
Agencies predict economic uptick
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/04/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is feeling upbeat regarding Thailand's economic recovery, citing the forecasts of several reputable economic agencies including the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan Center for Economic Research (JCER) that anticipate a rebound in 2023 and 2024.
'Grey' businesses facing crackdown
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is investigating 200 companies suspected of acting as nominees for foreign businesses in a move to curb the so-called "grey" market, with a particular focus on restaurants and tourism-related business in four notorious areas of Bangkok.
Commerce Ministry probes 200 suspected 'grey' business fronts for foreigners
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has been investigating 200 companies suspected of acting as nominees for foreign businesses in a move to curb the so-called "grey business" sector, focusing on restaurants and tourism-related enterprises in four notorious areas of Bangkok.
Officials optimistic over Laos borders
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is bullish about bilateral trade with Laos after officials recently met their counterparts to accelerate the reopening of four border checkpoints opposite Thailand's Nong Khai province.
Joint panel supports updated plan to drive revenue growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/02/2023
» The government and private sector agreed yesterday to move forward with the national e-commerce development plan, aiming to increase domestic e-commerce revenue to more than 7.1 trillion baht.
Tourism forecast in line for upgrade as Chinese return
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/01/2023
» The state planning unit looks set to upgrade its forecasts for tourism revenue and arrival numbers as it expects a surge of visitors from China after the country reopened its borders.