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Economic gains ease cost pressure on producers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry insists pressure on domestic manufacturers to raise product prices has declined as sales improve, the government issues stimulus measures, discount campaigns are organised nationwide by the ministry to reduce the cost of living, and a surge of foreign tourist arrivals drives economic activities.
'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.
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.
Survey predicts holiday outlay of B45bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2023
» Spending during the Chinese New Year festival, which starts on Friday, is expected to be the most active in three years, helped by the country's economic recovery and a revival in tourist arrivals.
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.
Rice price scheme set to go before cabinet
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/11/2022
» The rice farmers' income guarantee scheme for the main crop of the 2022-23 season is scheduled to go before the cabinet for approval next week.
Floods likely to set back main rice harvest
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/10/2022
» Floods ravaging vast plots of farmland in many areas nationwide are likely to delay by two weeks harvesting of the main crop of the country's 2022-23 season, limiting output for the season which usually gets underway in early November.
Call to step up stockpiling in flooded areas
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/10/2022
» The Commerce Ministry has called for cooperation from department stores and modern trade outlets to help increase stockpiles of essential consumer products to ensure sufficient supplies and faster deliveries, especially in areas affected by floods.
Flood relief spending to hit B23bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/10/2022
» The government plans to spend at least 23 billion baht to help those affected by recent flooding.