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Gloomy outlook for local rubber industry
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/07/2020
» Thailand's natural rubber industry is likely to remain depressed this year despite a sharp rise in demand for protective rubber gloves driven by the Covid-19 pandemic.
TNSC sees 10% export drop
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/07/2020
» Thai shippers have downgraded the country’s export outlook to a 10% contraction, deeper than the previous forecast of an 8% drop, with the finger pointed at the coronavirus crisis and the strong baht.
Govt vows to see farmers through coronavirus slump
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2020
» The income guarantee scheme for rubber farmers will continue as the industry is likely to remain sluggish due to economic impacts caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Tuesday.
Face masks in surplus, ministry says
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2020
» Thailand has more than enough medical face masks after several factories were set up, a trade official says.
Industry to shun 'cruel' monkey antics
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/07/2020
» Coconut product makers have reached an agreement with the government to voluntarily set up a system to allow products to be traced back to their origins to ensure they aren't made from produce picked by monkeys, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said yesterday.
Confidence edges higher in June poll
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/07/2020
» Business sentiment picked up for the first time in 14 months in June, boosted by easing of the government's lockdown measures.
Border trade activity down 9.7% in first 5 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/07/2020
» Thailand's cross-border trade fell by 9.7% year-on-year in the first five months of 2020 as the coronavirus ravaged the global economy and led neighbouring countries to close nearly all border checkpoints.
Govt takes steps to stop 'bio-piracy'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/07/2020
» The Department of Intellectual Property is pushing ahead with amendments to the Patent Act aimed at preventing theft of traditional knowledge known as bio-piracy.
CP's Tesco deal yet to be approved
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/07/2020
» The Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) has asked Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) to submit more documents concerning the group's mega-deal to acquire 86.9% of the Thai business of Tesco and 100% of the UK retailer's Malaysian business.
Dim view for second-half rice exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/07/2020
» Thailand's rice export prospects look murky in the second half of the year amid sluggish global demand caused by the coronavirus crisis.