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Chamber says B42bn aid deal insufficient
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/07/2021
» The recent 42-billion-baht package of financial assistance for people and businesses affected by the partial lockdown is far from sufficient to offset the impact of rising infections, says the head of the local commerce chamber.
Businesses seek financial relief
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/07/2021
» Business operators are calling for financial relief measures, including a debt moratorium and new loans with relaxed conditions, to help small and medium enterprises cope with Covid-19.
Ease border curbs, Jurin tells Apec meeting
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2021
» Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has affirmed Thais must have equal access to Covid-19 vaccines and called for border restrictions to ease during the Apec trade ministers' meeting.
State hurries GI registration
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/05/2021
» Thailand is speeding up registration of geographical indication (GI) products in four countries to prevent foreign sellers from claiming they make the products and helping to increase Thai exports during the pandemic this year.
First GI shop to open in July
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/04/2021
» The first geographical indication (GI) shop, featuring unique products from across Thailand, is scheduled to open its doors in Bangkok this July as part of efforts to help sellers improve sales amid a sluggish downturn.
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.
Shippers upbeat on 2021, though headwinds loom
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/04/2021
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) maintains its forecast of 3-4% export growth this year though the traffic slowdown at the Suez Canal and political unrest in Myanmar are threatening to affect 2021 exports.
18 products set to be added to GI list
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/01/2021
» The government aims to add 18 more products to the country's geographical indication (GI) list this year, a move to generate income for local communities.
Thai Hom Mali nets rice prize
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/12/2020
» Thai Hom Mali fragrant rice has given Thai exports a major boost by regaining the world champion status it last held in 2017.
2 rice GI applications filed
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/12/2020
» The Commerce Ministry looks set to submit geographical indication (GI) applications for Thung Kula Rong Hai hom mali rice and Sangyod Muang Phatthalung rice in Indonesia next year, a move to raise income from products unique to the country.