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Treasury touts stalled Mo Chit project
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Treasury Department is moving ahead with the long-delayed land development project at the old Mo Chit bus terminal site, which has dragged on for more than 30 years, with a conclusion expected by September.
Border clash fails to dent Cambodian trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/06/2025
» Cross-border trade between Thailand and Cambodia remains unaffected by their ongoing boundary dispute, but the private sector is urging both countries to engage in peaceful negotiations to resolve the issues.
Agency eager to double tally of 'Tong Chom' markets
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/04/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) plans to double the number of high-potential "Tong Chom" markets from 50 to 100 by 2026, anticipating they will generate 2.2 billion baht this year.
Oil auctions herald new Thai supplies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/03/2025
» Authorities are hopeful for the development of nine new petroleum fields to increase long-term energy supply in Thailand, following an official invitation for investors to apply for an auction for onshore petroleum exploration and production licences.
Sizing up the recovery scheme
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/11/2024
» The economic slowdown across the industrial, agricultural and trade sectors, coupled with a persistently high level of household debt, have hampered low-income earners and entrepreneurs, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Southeast Asia prepares for factories fleeing Trump tariffs on China
Reuters, Published on 08/11/2024
» Companies have been moving factories from China to Southeast Asia, anticipating Donald Trump would slap high tariffs on Beijing if he regained the White House, a move set to accelerate with his election win, industrial park developers in the region say.
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.
Commercial agencies urged to aid small businesses
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/07/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has ordered commercial agencies under its supervision to come up with measures to help small businesses sell their products to stimulate the grassroots economy amid a stagnant economy.
Blue Flag role seen in digital wallet rollout
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/10/2023
» The Commerce Ministry aims to utilise the network of low-priced Thong Fah (Blue Flag) outlets, cooperatives, and cooperative groups as distribution channels for the government-sponsored 10,000-baht digital wallet distribution scheme in the hope of stimulating the economy.
Ministry details soft power initiative
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/04/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has pledged to move ahead with measures to drive the government's soft power development policy, with a focus on promoting Thai cultural products worldwide through a "5F" approach, referring to food, film, fashion, fighting and festivals.