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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.
Deeper ties sought with Wakayama on farming
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/10/2023
» Thailand is committed to moving ahead with collaborative initiatives with Japan's Wakayama prefecture, focusing on the joint development of furniture and agricultural processing industries, enhancing joint product development and increasing export opportunities.
Private sector monitoring Mideast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2023
» The business sector is closely monitoring the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as it is concerned about escalating violence and the potential impact on trade relations between Thailand and Israel, worth an estimated 40 billion baht.
Fruit exports fare well in first 5 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/08/2023
» Thai fruit remained popular during the first five months of this year, as demonstrated by the utilisation of free trade agreement (FTA) benefits by exporters, especially with regard to shipments bound for China.
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.