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Ministry targets top 5 rank for exports in Asia
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry says it wants Thailand to become one of the largest exporters in Asia by 2027.
Rice exporters oppose populist policies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/02/2023
» Rice exporters have voiced concerns about prospects, suggesting the entire rice market is likely to tumble if the next government reinstates populist rice policies that distort the market.
Cabinet endorses B300 visitor fee to improve standards
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/02/2023
» The cabinet yesterday approved the collection of a 300-baht tourism fee from foreigners visiting Thailand by air, along with a 150-baht fee for visitors by land or sea, expected to start in June this year.
Ministry preps 450 events
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is set to organise as many as 450 activities to stimulate exports this year, focusing mainly on four potential markets: the Middle East, South Asia, China, and Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV).
'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.
Confidence at 26-month high
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/02/2023
» Consumer confidence rose to the highest level in 26 months in January, driven by the economic recovery, a surge in foreign tourist arrivals and the easing of the pandemic.
Valentine's spending to hit B2.39bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/02/2023
» Spending on Valentine's Day this year is projected to top 2.39 billion baht, jumping 57.1% from last year and the first increase in five years, according to a University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) survey.
Q1 exports anticipated to dip 3-5%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/02/2023
» Exports are expected to contract 3-5% in the first quarter before starting to recover in the second and third quarters, partially helped by China's reopening, lower freight rates and high global purchases, according to the national shipping group.
Baht hits high-value products
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/02/2023
» High-value industrial products with few imported raw materials such as rubber products, canned and processed seafood, gems and jewellery are expected to be the hardest hit as the baht strengthens, according to the planning unit of the Commerce Ministry.