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Tong Chom markets key to aiding grassroots economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/04/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has vowed to ramp up Tong Chom (must-see) markets nationwide this year to stimulate the grassroots economy, with the aim of generating revenue of 1.9 billion baht this year.
Seeding the future through innovation
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/03/2023
» Bangsue Chia Meng Rice Mill may not ring a bell with many Thais, but the company's Hong Thong (Golden Phoenix) premium rice brand has been well known for a long time.
PM focuses next budget on recovery
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/01/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he has prioritised financing the post-pandemic economic revival through state projects that include more than 500 billion baht worth of investments by state enterprises, as he mapped out a plan for this year's budget.
Supachai pushes green economy for the region
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/09/2021
» Asia-Pacific is being advised to beef up green economy development and adopt a sufficiency economy to help recover the regional economy once the pandemic eases.
Political woes add to consumer blues
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2019
» Consumer sentiment fell for a fourth straight month in December as the public fretted over the impact of the deepening US-China trade war and uncertainty surrounding Thailand's political situation.
Sowing the seeds of self-reliance
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/12/2018
» Wiwat Salyakamthorn, aka Ajarn Yak, made his name over the decades preaching to farmers the sufficiency philosophy conceived and developed by the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej to sustain Thailand's agricultural sector.
February holidays set for splurge
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/02/2018
» Thais are expected to splash out a combined 60.7 billion baht during the Lunar New Year holiday and Valentine's Day.
Xongdur prevails with moderation
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/10/2017
» There were several life lessons imparted by the late King Bhumibol to his people over the course of his reign, teaching them to be as self-reliant as possible.
'Cool Thai' programme to help provide local flair
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/05/2017
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce has launched the "Cool Thai" programme, through which local entrepreneurs, particularly younger people, will be promoted to apply local culture to add value to their creative products and services.
Handicraft exports outlook rosy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/03/2017
» Outbound shipments of Thai handicrafts are expected to grow 5-10% this year on rising demand driven by a global economic recovery, higher oil prices, and Thai manufacturers' ability to make products that match consumers' lifestyles.