Showing 71 - 80 of 1,172
Agency upbeat on carbon credit market
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/04/2023
» The carbon credit market is growing rapidly, indicating an opportunity to increase the value of agricultural and export products as well as reduce carbon emissions, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) under the Commerce Ministry.
Campaign to boost fruit sales
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/04/2023
» The Internal Trade Department under the Commerce Ministry has teamed up with hypermarkets, supermarkets and department stores to proactively manage the distribution of seasonal fruits, with the aim of reaching a target of 100,000 tonnes this year.
Consumers buoyant about tourism
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/04/2023
» Consumer confidence rose for the 10th straight month in March, reaching the highest level in 37 months, boosted by the positive impact of easing Covid-19 outbreaks and the recovery of domestic tourism, which has left consumers feeling happier and more optimistic.
Agencies predict economic uptick
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/04/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is feeling upbeat regarding Thailand's economic recovery, citing the forecasts of several reputable economic agencies including the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan Center for Economic Research (JCER) that anticipate a rebound in 2023 and 2024.
Tong Chom markets key to aiding grassroots economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/04/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has vowed to ramp up Tong Chom (must-see) markets nationwide this year to stimulate the grassroots economy, with the aim of generating revenue of 1.9 billion baht this year.
Exports expected to decline in first half
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/04/2023
» The Thai export sector faces a spate of challenges in 2023, with a trade group forecasting that shipments may decline by as much as 7.4% in the first half of the year.
Songkran spending to surge to B125bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/04/2023
» Spending sentiment for the upcoming Songkran festival is expected to be lively as people have been hesitant for many months, but the country's economy is showing signs of recovery, driven by rapidly reviving tourism.
Use of FTA perks persists, value declines
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/04/2023
» Amid the global economic crisis and the strengthening of the baht, the use of free trade agreement (FTA) privileges by Thai exporters remained high in January.
Ministries told to monitor prices at hotels, eateries
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/03/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has directed relevant agencies to keep an eye on prices at hotels and restaurants, which have reportedly skyrocketed following the rapid recovery of tourism.
Forum calls for upgrades to cross-border payment systems
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/03/2023
» Thailand's cross-border e-commerce still has great potential for growth, but improvements in payment systems and one-stop services need to be accelerated.