Tourism Boost Helps Thai GDP Grow 2.3% in Q2 2024
On August 19, 2024, Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), announced the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures for the second quarter
Commerce Ministry Accelerates Thai-EFTA FTA Talks: 10th Round in Geneva
Chotima Iamsawatigul, Director-General of the Department of Trade Negotiations, announced that she will lead Thai representatives to attend the 10th round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in Geneva, Switzerland, August from 19–23.
Business Leaders Expect Policy Continuity Under New PM Paetongtarn
The Thai stock market closed on Friday at 1,330 points, up 13.16 points or 1.2%, after the process of selecting a new Prime Minister in parliament proceeded smoothly. As the only nominee, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party,
Mass Production Won’t Work for Thai Ceramics, Uniqueness is Crucial, Expert says
There has been widely discussion online following Mr. Preecha Srimala, President of the Lampang Pottery Association, recently stated that the situation for Lampang ceramic
Thailand Gains New Waterway Route for Fruit Exports to China
Guanlei Port, the first designated fruit import inspection site along the water transport route in Yunnan Province, has opened a new waterway channel for importing fruits
Lampang Ceramics Crisis: Chinese Online Dumping Threatens Local Makers
The President of the Lampang Pottery Association laments that the province's ceramic market has been severely impacted by Chinese competition in online markets.
Scent of Success: Hong Thai Inhaler’s Path from Streets to Stars
Teerapong Rabutham, also known as "Keng", never thought that his aromatic inhaler brand "Hong Thai" would go so far as to be used by global superstars
Thai Government Addresses Concerns Over Foreign Business Encroachment
Amid a sluggish economy, the Thai government is trying to address economic issues that have been hotly debated on social media. Concerns have been raised that foreign investment in Thai businesses
Expert Warns Against “Hong Kong-ization” of Thai Real Estate Market
Thai government, led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, is considering a plan to boost the real estate sector by allowing foreigners to buy or rent property
Thailand Set Three Ministries to Address Temu’s Economic Impact
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed the Revenue Department, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE), and the Royal Thai Police to investigate the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu's entry into the Thai market
