Saudi Arabian authorities seize rainbow toys for 'promoting homosexuality' Authorities in Saudi Arabia seize any rainbow-coloured toys and clothing for promoting homosexuality, according to Saudi state TV. ABC News · Jun 16, 2022
Shippers deny coconut milk rumour The Commerce Ministry and food exporters brushed aside reports that Walmart, the giant US retailer, is dropping a Thai coconut milk brand on allegations of forced monkey labour, insisting such practices are a relic of the past. Bangkok Post · Jun 15, 2022
Events slated in India to spur exports The Commerce Ministry is scheduled to organise export stimulus activities in Indian cities this year to raise export growth to the country to 8% this year worth US$9.21 billion. Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2022
Prices will be kept down as long as possible, says minister The Commerce Ministry will ensure that prices of consumer goods are kept down for as long as possible, also taking producers' needs into account, the commerce minister said on Tuesday. Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2022
Jurin stands firm on noodle prices Despite mounting calls for a hike in instant noodle retail prices by producers, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit remains adamant the price will remain frozen. Bangkok Post · Jun 11, 2022
May inflation near 14-year high, but policy rate seen on hold Thailand's headline inflation rose at a much faster pace than expected in May, hitting a high of nearly 14 years on soaring energy prices and the end of some government support measures, a trend the Commerce Ministry said would likely continue. Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2022
Hemp to be promoted in textile industry The Commerce Ministry looks set to promote and upgrade hemp fibre in the Thai textile industry as it offers high potential in the global market under the popular bio-, circular and green economic model. Bangkok Post · May 31, 2022
NGOs protest Commerce Ministry inaction on WTO COVID-19 vaccine proposal They write to Prime Minister asking him to renegotiate the draft proposal to waive intellectual property rights on vaccines and highlight the need for active engagement to improve it The Hindu · May 29, 2022
Roof producers seek AD waiver extension Thai steel roofing producers have called on the Commerce Ministry to help extend anti-dumping (AD) duty waivers or scrap the AD measures on imported steel used in metal sheet production. Bangkok Post · May 23, 2022
Child safety seat price-fixing probed The Commerce Ministry has ordered an investigation into complaints that some vendors have marked up prices of child booster seats for cars following an announcement of a new regulation that will make them mandatory. Bangkok Post · May 12, 2022
Ministry to place greater focus on global megatrends The Commerce Ministry vows to beef up exports of products related to global megatrends, particularly in the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economy, soft power and carbon market to help rehabilitate the economy battered by Covid-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war. Bangkok Post · May 11, 2022
Jurin's fruit campaign to encourage Thai consumption The Commerce Ministry is beefing up fruit promotion campaigns to stimulate domestic consumption and offset lower exports of the food, which are being hit hard by the ongoing closure of China's key border checkpoints. Bangkok Post · May 9, 2022
Ministry to host Apec trade talks The Commerce Ministry is set to host Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) trade ministers in Bangkok, with renewed talks on the long-delayed Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) and open economies topping the agenda. Bangkok Post · May 5, 2022
Inflation attached to energy prices after April cooling Thai inflation in May is expected to rise in lockstep with energy prices, which remain at a high level compared with 2021, after the headline rate increased 4.65% year-on-year in April, according to the Commerce Ministry. Bangkok Post · May 5, 2022
Bangkok Post · May 5, 2022 April headline inflation rises 4.65% y/y, less than forecast Thailand's headline consumer price index (CPI) in April rose 4.65% from a year earlier, driven by higher energy and food prices, the Commerce Ministry said on Thursday, though the figure came in below forecasts.
Bangkok Post · May 3, 2022 Cabinet okays zero-tariff maize deal The cabinet on Tuesday approved a Commerce Ministry proposal to import up to 600,000 tonnes of maize with zero tariffs from May to July, aiming to ease a shortage of animal feed ingredients following the disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Bangkok Post · May 2, 2022 Govt mulls suspending corn, wheat import curbs over animal feed shortage The Commerce Ministry proposed new measures on Monday to boost imports of animal feed ingredients for a three-month period, a move aimed at shoring up domestic supplies following disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Bangkok Post · Apr 28, 2022 Jurin simmers down noodle price furore Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit reiterated that the ministry has not approved a hike in prices in 18 categories of key consumer goods, including instant noodles.
Bangkok Post · Apr 28, 2022 Jurin puts brake on instant noodle price hike Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit on Thursday blocked an attempt to raise instant noodle prices on the back of higher production costs driven by a hike in global oil prices.
Bangkok Post · Apr 24, 2022 Commerce Ministry to curb price of goods The Commerce Ministry has vowed to do all it can to control rising consumer goods prices when the retail price of diesel fuel is allowed to rise on May 1.
Bangkok Post · Apr 19, 2022 Ministry pushing soft power The Commerce Ministry vows to continue supporting and promoting soft power development, especially through food, fruit, digital content, health and beauty as well products with a Thai identity or Thainess.
Bangkok Post · Apr 18, 2022 Rapper seen as crucial for mango exports The Commerce Ministry looks set to capitalise on the popularity of Danupha "Milli" Khanatheerakul to boost shipments of Thai fruit and food.
Bangkok Post · Apr 18, 2022 'Soft power' is not built upon sweet music The buzz over #khaonieomamuang and #MILLILiveatCoachella seems to have an ironic twist with Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha jumping on the bandwagon and claiming he was the one who nudged Thailand to develop its "soft power" to attract the world's attention.
Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2022 Efta free-trade talks edge closer The Commerce Ministry will seek cabinet endorsement for a proposed negotiation framework for a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) following a recent public hearing on the matter.
Bangkok Post · Apr 5, 2022 Ministry raises projection for headline inflation to 4-5% A sharp rise in the prices of goods and services following higher costs for production, energy, imported materials and logistics has prompted the Commerce Ministry to raise its forecast for headline inflation to 4-5% this year from a previous estimate of 0.7-2.4%.