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Headline CPI up 3.79% y/y in Feb, less than forecast

The headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.79% in February from a year earlier, less than analyst forecasts, due mainly to lower energy and food prices, Commerce Ministry data showed on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 7, 2023

Local+ project aims to raise community income

The Commerce Ministry has launched the Local+ project to increase income for low-income earners by identifying and supporting local products in three categories: bio-, circular and green (BCG), innovation and identity.

Bangkok Post · Mar 5, 2023

Thai exports expected to contract in first quarter

Thai exports are expected to contract in the first quarter, but they are likely to start recovering from the second quarter, according to the Commerce Ministry.

Bangkok Post · Mar 2, 2023

Crude palm oil exports set to hit 1m tonnes

Crude palm oil exports may reach 1 million tonnes this year, up from 919,000 tonnes last year, driven by a higher supply of oil palm and strong demand from India and China, according to the Commerce Ministry.

Bangkok Post · Feb 22, 2023

Ministry targets top 5 rank for exports in Asia

The Commerce Ministry says it wants Thailand to become one of the largest exporters in Asia by 2027.

Bangkok Post · Feb 16, 2023

Economic gains ease cost pressure on producers

The Commerce Ministry insists pressure on domestic manufacturers to raise product prices has declined as sales improve, the government issues stimulus measures, discount campaigns are organised nationwide by the ministry to reduce the cost of living, and a surge of foreign tourist arrivals drives economic activities.

Bangkok Post · Feb 16, 2023

Ministry preps 450 events

The Commerce Ministry is set to organise as many as 450 activities to stimulate exports this year, focusing mainly on four potential markets: the Middle East, South Asia, China, and Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV).

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023

'Grey' businesses facing crackdown

The Commerce Ministry is investigating 200 companies suspected of acting as nominees for foreign businesses in a move to curb the so-called "grey" market, with a particular focus on restaurants and tourism-related business in four notorious areas of Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023

Commerce Ministry probes 200 suspected 'grey' business fronts for foreigners

The Commerce Ministry has been investigating 200 companies suspected of acting as nominees for foreign businesses in a move to curb the so-called "grey business" sector, focusing on restaurants and tourism-related enterprises in four notorious areas of Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023

Inflation expected to dip through year

The government expects the inflation rate to continuously decrease throughout this year after the rate in January declined, reaching the lowest level in nine months.

Bangkok Post · Feb 6, 2023