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Commerce Ministry commits to container solutions
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/02/2021
» The Commerce Ministry has pledged to speed up tackling the container shortage and open more border checkpoints to increase trade, aiming to reach the ministry's goal of export growth of 4% this year.
Closed borders worsen labour dearth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/10/2020
» A labour shortage, particularly in manpower-intensive industries such as agribusiness and food processing, is likely to intensify over the long term as the pandemic makes it difficult for foreign labour to move across borders.
Chiang Khong focus of border SEZ
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/10/2018
» Chiang Khong district in Chiang Rai province is highly likely to be chosen to develop a cross-border special economic zone (SEZ) in the Golden Triangle under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation scheme to expand economic links for Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and China.
Cross-border zone in North could boost trade links
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/09/2018
» The government is studying the feasibility of establishing a cross-border economic zone in the Golden Triangle under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation scheme to expand economic links for Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and China.
Trade talks planned for Laos
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/09/2018
» Thai trade delegations are scheduled to attend a joint meeting with their Lao counterparts in Vientiane this week, aiming to raise bilateral trade to US$11 billion (360 billion baht) in 2021.
Demand still strong for tapioca goods
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/12/2017
» Despite an influx of millions of tonnes of tapioca products during the harvest season at the year-end, the price of Thai tapioca products is unlikely to drop as demand still outpaces supply, says Keerati Rushchano, deputy director-general of the Foreign Trade Department.
Shan state meet to promote trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/07/2017
» The Foreign Trade Department will lead a mission to Myanmar's Shan state in an attempt to boost border trade.
Border boom pushes trade to rise 6.4%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/07/2017
» Improved transport with increased investment along border areas have pushed Thai border trade value in the first five months of this year up 6.4%, to 529.5 billion baht.
Importers wary of new excise tax law
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2017
» Importers of foreign cars, whiskey and wine have vented their mounting frustrations about Thailand's new excise tax law, saying it may bring about retaliatory measures from other countries.
Transparency or risk fine, warning for online sellers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/03/2017
» Online traders must display prices and details of products and services or risk being fined, the government has warned.