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Fears of rice fraud rise
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/05/2012
» The government's high benchmark prices under the rice mortgage scheme have resulted in widespread corruption by participating mills, potentially devastating Thailand's reputation as a quality rice exporter, industry executives say.
China's SAIC eyes Thai assembly plant
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/05/2012
» SAIC Motor, China's biggest automaker, is planning a venture with CP Group to build passenger cars in Thailand.
Bang Sai products to highlight culture
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/05/2012
» The marketer of Bang Sai arts and crafts will focus on Thai culture when tapping middle to upper international markets, aiming to put Thailand among the world's top 10 exporters of arts and crafts by 2015.
2,000-baht took jai coupons needed, academic says
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2012
» The government should issue 2,000-baht coupons to people earning less than 10,000 baht a month to spend at shops selling cheap products under a government scheme, suggested an economist.
AP Honda may avoid charges
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/05/2012
» AP Honda, the local distributor of Honda motorcycles, will likely avoid being charged with violating the Trade Competition Act, as the statute of limitations will soon expire.
Reforms suggested ahead of AEC
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/05/2012
» The Trade Negotiations Department insists Thailand and other Asean members must adjust domestic laws to meet commitments outlined in the Asean Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint.
EU export growth goal maintained
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/05/2012
» Despite the debt crisis in Greece, the Commerce Ministry is sticking to its 15% growth target for Thai exports to the EU this year.
Central urges AEC advisory company
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/05/2012
» The government should set up a consulting company to advise on investment in Asean, which could help to boost Thai exports by at least 2 trillion baht, says Tos Chirathivat, the chief executive of Central Retail Corporation (CRC).
Rent ceiling in the works for food courts
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/05/2012
» The Commerce Ministry will set a ceiling on rent and allocation of income to help control costs for traders at food centres, says Vatchari Vimooktayon, director-general of the Internal Trade Department.
Ministry stands by rice policy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2012
» The Commerce Ministry is confident of Thailand retaining its status as the world's No.1 rice exporter this year, with a goal to ship 9 million tonnes.