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Low-carbon economy looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand's carbon-intensive industries are under growing pressure to fast-track their green transition after the new government announced an ambitious plan to accelerate the country's net zero goal by 15 years, from 2065 to 2050.
Thailand looks to South Korea to shape future economy
Business, Published on 30/04/2025
» Thailand is pushing for South Korean investment as it aims to create a green and digital future.
Public hearings begin for novel Thai-Efta agreement
Business, Published on 28/04/2025
» The Commerce Ministry conducted the first public hearing on the free trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European Free Trade Association (Efta) earlier this month in Chon Buri.
SCG targets surge in solar power capacity
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/10/2024
» Decreasing costs of solar energy technology are leading Siam Cement Group (SCG) to focus more on the solar power business under its Onnex brand, in a bid to increase power generation capacity to 1,000 megawatts between 2025 and 2029.
New minister promises to tackle living costs, Chinese imports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/09/2024
» New Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan has vowed urgent measures to address high living costs, accelerate free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, and tighten control over the influx of Chinese imports.
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).
Talks start over Thai-Korean economic deal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/07/2024
» South Korea and Thailand held their first talks over an economic partnership agreement (EPA) on July 9-11, seeking to pave the way for a free trade deal between the two countries by late 2025.
Minister reinforces push for speedier negotiations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/06/2024
» Deputy Commerce Minister Suchart Chomklin has directed the Trade Negotiations Department to accelerate free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with other nations.
FTI wary of conflict's impact on border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2024
» Recent armed conflict in Myanmar is causing concern over a possible further decline in border trade near Tak's Mae Sot district and a spike in illegal workers from Myanmar in Thailand, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
OR seeks to expand coffee business
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/01/2024
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) aims to further strengthen its coffee business by building a coffee centre, dubbed "Amazon Park", in the northern province of Lampang to support its coffee research and plantations in order to serve growing demand in Thailand.