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Retail sector joins Grand Sale scheme
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/12/2019
» The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with the private sector to hold a New Year Grand Sale scheme for one month, offering steep discounts of as much as 70%.
Study finds wage rise won't carry over into higher prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/12/2019
» Manufacturers will not be allowed to raise the price of their goods after a Commerce Ministry study found the daily minimum wage hike of 5-6 baht, approved by the national wage committee last Friday, will only marginally affect their production costs.
Ministry, CP launch GI products online
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/11/2019
» The Commerce Ministry's Intellectual Property Department, in partnership with CP All Plc, the operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores, yesterday kicked off a scheme to sell geographical indication (GI) products online, a move to help expand channels for farmers and local producers.
Study finds EU FTA may help exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/10/2019
» A free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU would increase Thai exports and GDP rather than harm them, according to a study by an independent research organisation, the Institute of Future Studies for Development (IFD).
Government to expedite studies on Thai-EU FTA
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/10/2019
» The government pledges to speed up studies on the opportunities and challenges in reviving long-delayed trade talks between Thailand and the EU after the Council of the EU said in a statement on Tuesday the bloc aims to resume negotiations with Thailand on a free trade agreement (FTA).
New bridge boosts Thai-Myanmar ties
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/10/2019
» TAK: Bilateral border trade between Thailand and Myanmar is expected to flourish after the second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge becomes fully operational, starting from Oct 30.
Jurin ready to don salesman's hat overseas
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/09/2019
» SONGKHLA: Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit says he is ready to roll up his sleeves and become a salesman to promote Thai goods in the global market as part of efforts to stimulate exports amid the US-Chinese trade spat.
State to tackle host of prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2019
» The government is pledging to tackle the prices of oil palm, coconut, fertiliser and private hospitals' services as it tries to improve farmers' income and ease consumers' costs of living.
Mobile GI units planned nationwide
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/07/2019
» New Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has vowed to rev up promotion of geographical indication (GI) products as well as accelerate the registration process for trademarks, patents and copyrights to add value to products and services.
Govt to speed up development in deep South
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/07/2019
» The government will expedite economic development to improve the livelihoods of people in five southern border provinces, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanavisit said yesterday.