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New trade act approved for a more level playing field
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/09/2017
» The National Legislative Assembly has approved the Trade Competition Act, which is working towards upgrading Thailand's trade standards to international levels.
Shippers less bullish on full-year exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/09/2017
» Although the Thai government and several organisations are optimistic about Thai exports, the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) remains pessimistic and is keeping its annual export growth outlook unchanged at 5%, saying several potential hiccups could disrupt exports before the year's end.
State announces strategy to support soaring services
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/09/2017
» Thailand has launched its first service business strategy, aiming to support growth of the service sector as it assumes a bigger role in generating revenue and creating higher value for the economy.
Organic fair set for next July
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/09/2017
» The Commerce Ministry has joined with a German organiser to hold an international event aimed at upgrading Thailand to become a hub for organic products in Asean.
Government ramps up IP legal efforts
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/09/2017
» Thailand is revving up its crackdown on intellectual property (IP) infringements and modernising its laws and regulations for the online market, hoping to be delisted from the US' Priority Watch List because it puts the country at risk of being slapped with non-tariff barriers on trade.
Swineherds raise noses at US pork imports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/09/2017
» Thai swineherds are opposing the possibility of pork imports from the US over concerns of consumer health because of the use of ractopamine as well as economic damages to Thai farmers.
Item list for smart cards almost done
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/09/2017
» The list of items eligible for purchase with the state welfare smart card will be concluded this week, says the Commerce Ministry.
Apiradi: Russia keen on EEC investment
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/09/2017
» Russia has expressed its interest to invest in Thailand's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as well as suggested that Thailand could benefit from a closer cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU).
Blue Flag mobile units 'on the way'
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/09/2017
» The Commerce Ministry plans to launch Thong Fah Pracha Rat mobile units after the number of smart card machines installed in shops set up for the welfare scheme badly lags its target because of technical glitches, says Commerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong.
New businesses shoot up 20%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/09/2017
» New businesses registered at the Commerce Ministry rose by 20% year-on-year in August, the highest rate in four years, driven by massive government investment in infrastructure, hefty exports and the growing tourism industry, says the ministry's Business Development Department.