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Business sentiment takes tumble
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/11/2018
» Business confidence fell in October as executives and owners fretted about the impact of a trade war on the Thai economy, a drop in Chinese tourist arrivals and low oil palm and rubber prices.
AEM Retreat set to ink trade, investment pacts
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/03/2019
» The Asean Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat is expected to see the signing of two vital agreements: the Asean Trade in Services Agreement (Atisa) and the fourth protocol to amend the Asean Comprehensive Investment Agreement (Acia).
Asean to ink automotive MRA this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/04/2019
» Asean is scheduled to sign a Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRA) pact on automobiles and parts in September to reduce production costs and facilitate exports and imports of automotive products among members.
Business registrations rise amid improving sentiment
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/04/2021
» Improving economic sentiment drove new business registrations in February to 7,265, up 13% from the same period last year, with rice farming among the top three for the first time.
Suchart aims at wage hikes from October
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/08/2022
» Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said yesterday he wanted an increase in the daily minimum wage of 5-8% from Oct 1 instead of early next year as intended, but denied that trying to bring the pay rise forward was politically motivated.
Recovery project targets small firms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/10/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is working with government agencies to launch a nationwide economic recovery project over five months to assist small businesses, ease expenses and reduce the cost of living.
Task force to probe nominees
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/02/2025
» The Commerce Ministry has set up a special task force to intensify the crackdown on nominee businesses, grey businesses and substandard products across the country.
Asean pushes to wrap RCEP this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/04/2019
» Asean economic ministers are committed to wrapping up talks on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by the end of this year, despite sluggish global economic prospects.
More international flights to be sought
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday ordered the Transport Ministry to directly contact international airlines to increase flights into the country following a surge in demand, according to government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.
Thailand, Bhutan to raise bilateral trade to $120m
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/04/2022
» Thailand and Bhutan have agreed to raise bilateral trade to US$120 million in 2025, with Thailand specifically calling for the support of Thai herbal and traditional medicines.