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China–Thailand QR payments made seamless for travellers
Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2025
» Chinese tourists visiting Thailand can now enjoy easier payments, thanks to expanded, interoperable quick response (QR) code services enabled by deepening cross-border collaboration between the two countries. The initiative is powered by UnionPay’s global payment capabilities and QR infrastructure from UnionPay International (UPI).
New Chinese economic plan prompts Thai trade rethink
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/11/2025
» The commerce minister has directed Thai trade offices in China to adjust their strategies in response to the latter's economic development plan, in a bid to increase exports.
Pact to enhance value of farm products
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has teamed up with the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) to enhance the value of Thai agricultural products.
How Thailand's craft chocolate industry is raising the bar with sustainable practices
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/07/2025
» When it comes to countries that produce chocolate, Switzerland and Belgium may be among the first to come to mind. But neither of them grow cacao, the fruit whose seeds are needed to make chocolate. In fact, 70% of the world's cacao comes from the Ivory Coast, in western Africa.
Philippines seeks US talks after tariff raised to 20%
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/07/2025
» The Philippines will hold further negotiations with the United States after President Donald Trump increased the planned tariff rate to 20% from 17%, said Manila’s ambassador to the US.
Cambodia’s economic response downplayed
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/06/2025
» The economic measures Cambodia has taken against Thailand in response to the countries’ border dispute indicate the nation is a few steps ahead of its neighbour, both in terms of retaliation and its posture in negotiations, says an analyst.
Thai fruit festival slated for June 19-22
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/06/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) plans to host a Thai fruit festival this month featuring a durian buffet to promote domestic fruit consumption.
CPF offerings in the limelight
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/05/2025
» Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) is showcasing a wide range of food innovations designed for modern lifestyles at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2025.
Forth Vending sources from farmers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/05/2025
» Forth Vending Co Ltd, operator of Tao Bin smart beverage vending machines, plans to source fresh fruit directly from farmers for its smoothie and juice offerings.
GrabFood, Shake Shack tie up on collaborative menu
Business, Published on 15/05/2025
» GrabFood, a Thai food delivery platform, has teamed up with Shake Shack Thailand to launch the "Shake Shack x POTONG" collaboration menu.