Chinese Investors Build Factories in ‘Chonburi-Rayong’, Land Prices Rise
Meesak Chunharakchoti, former president of the Thai Real Estate Association, revealed that Chinese investors are increasingly buying land outside industrial estates in the Rayong region
1.7M Counterfeit Items Seized by Thai Government in Early 2024
The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) under the Ministry of Commerce has published statistics on the suppression of intellectual property infringements in the first half of 2024 and a total of 1,723,914 counterfeit items were confiscated.
Suzuki Expands After-Sales Service: 40 Repair Centers and 1-Year Warranty
Suzuki has advanced its after-sales service, partnering with dealers to expand body and paint repair centers to 40 nationwide
Thailand Discusses Measures Against Foreign Online Goods Influx
The Ministry of Commerce has reported progress in combating the flooding of the Thai market with cheap foreign products through various online platforms
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.
