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Consumer confidence slips again
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/08/2024
» Consumer confidence dropped for a fifth straight month in July, falling to its lowest level since September last year on concerns over the slow rate of economic recovery and political uncertainty, according to a survey carried out by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Ministry launches recovery project
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has joined forces with government agencies to launch a nationwide economic recovery project over a period of three months which is expected to reduce the cost of living by up to 7 billion baht.
Agencies set up centre to promote farming sector
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/08/2024
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with 28 organisations in the public and private sectors to establish the Agriculture and Food Coordination and Public Relations Centre to solve the problem of low prices and oversupply of agricultural products.
Global rice glut set to hit Thai exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/08/2024
» Thai rice exports are likely to be less than 8 million tonnes next year due to myriad risk factors hampering their competitiveness, which include a lack of research and development (R&D) for rice varieties, rising global supply, and the possibility of India lifting its rice export restrictions at year-end.
Thai talks with China target better trade relations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/07/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has discussed trade cooperation between Thailand and China, aiming to expand the market for Thai livestock products and fruits to China and welcoming Chinese investment in emerging industries in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Thai rice exports jump 25% in first half of 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/07/2024
» Thailand expects to export 8.2 million tonnes of rice this year, up from a previous forecast of 7.5 million, helped by demand from major markets and a weakening baht, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Department sees golden year for fruit
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/07/2024
» Thailand has shifted its focus to stimulating domestic consumption and the export of fruit to help farmers capitalise on new markets such as the US, Europe and Canada, according to the Department of Internal Trade.
Thailand ready to start free trade negotiations with EAEU
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/07/2024
» Thailand is ready to start negotiations on concluding a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Exports see decline in June as agricultural trade suffers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/07/2024
» Exports in June shrank by 0.3%, representing the first contraction in three months, due to the end of the season for fruit products, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, adding that it still expected exports to grow overall this year.
Up to 2m vendors set to participate in scheme
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/07/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has confirmed that it will finalise registration of 2 million vendors for the digital wallet handout scheme by September.