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Tuna exports soar as industry recovers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/07/2024
» Thai exports of canned tuna grew by more than 13% in the first five months of this year.
Farmers warned of threat posed by GM Chinese corn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/06/2024
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) is warning farmers and cassava growers to be wary of genetically modified (GM) corn development in China because of its potential to be used as a substitute for cassava in the production of animal feed and ethanol.
Thai-EU free trade talks continue
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/06/2024
» The third round of free trade negotiations for a Thailand-European Union (EU) agreement recently finished, with the fourth round scheduled to be hosted by Thailand on Nov 4.
Arts, crafts to promote soft power
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has ordered the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (SACIT) to continue implementing the royal wishes of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit regarding the support and promotion of local arts and crafts to make them commercially viable, while capturing the recognition of the international community.
Plant-based market set to grow
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2024
» Thailand's plant-based food market is expected to grow around 10%, with the value estimated to reach 45 billion baht this year.
Ministry keeping a close eye on prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/06/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring prices in 18 categories during the second half of the year following an increase of up to 9% in transport costs for the logistics sector.
Agricultural products help shipments grow 7.2% in May
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/06/2024
» Thailand's exports in May grew by 7.2% year-on-year, the highest level in 14 months, driven by agricultural products.
Department aims to keep a lid on chicken prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/06/2024
» The Department of Internal Trade is monitoring chicken exports, urging producers and exporters to balance the proportion between domestic sales and shipments to prevent the price of chicken meat from getting too high.
'Secondary' exports to get more attention
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has analysed secondary export products with what is deemed a low value amid non-discriminatory trade policies as well as a government push for more exports.
Thailand jumps five places in competitiveness ranking
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/06/2024
» Thailand's position in a competitiveness ranking improved to 25th from 30th, surpassing Malaysia to finish second in Asean, with a notable improvement in economic performance.