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Foreign investors updated on regulations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2024
» The Department of Business Development invited diplomats and representatives of international organisations in Thailand to attend a briefing on foreign investment under the Foreign Business Act (FBA) of 1999.
Sector poised to hit B700bn in value
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/04/2024
» The value of the local e-commerce segment this year is expected to reach 700 billion baht, driven by higher business registrations with the Business Development Department.
Thai business registrations rise, including burgeoning spiritual belief sector
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2024
» The number of newly registered businesses grew in the first quarter of this year, with enterprises in the burgeoning spiritual belief sector generating economic value of 15 billion baht.
All imported goods now face VAT
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2024
» Following a mandate from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the government looks set to impose a 7% value-added tax (VAT) on imported goods valued from one baht up, commencing in May.
Ministry addresses rash of fake gold
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/03/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is advising people to buy gold bars and gold ornaments from certified stores with visible locations following an outbreak of counterfeit metal as prices spike.
Mini-dramas key to pushing soft power
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/03/2024
» The Commerce Ministry recommends entrepreneurs use mini-dramas to promote the country's soft power to the global market in terms of culture, traditions and tourism.
Thailand, US work to renew GSP perks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/03/2024
» The US is ready to renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) scheme for Thailand that expired in 2020, says Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Ministry upbeat on business registrations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/03/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is optimistic about new business registrations this year, driven by a rebound in the tourism sector and related business, e-commerce, and electric vehicles (EV) and related businesses.
Closer trade ties sought through talks with Tajikistan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/02/2024
» Thailand is revving up trade talks with Tajikistan to increase trade and investment between the two countries, focusing on paper, sugar and rice.
Move to tap into Blue Flag outlets
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/02/2024
» The Internal Trade Department is partnering with Thailand Post to utilise the country's network of Blue Flag (Thong Fah) low-priced stores to serve as drop-off points for goods from farmers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the public.