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Exports dip for third month in a row in December

Exports dropped for a third straight month in December, falling by 14.6% year-on-year, leading to annual growth of 5.5% in 2022.

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Thai-EU deal edges closer as Jurin flies in

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit will lead Thailand's trade negotiating team to Brussels on Wednesday to rev up negotiations on a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the EU, with the joint political will likely to be agreed upon and announced during the two-day official visit.

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Exports continue to slump

Exports are expected to continue dropping in December because of the global economic slowdown, but the Commerce Ministry remains confident that full-year export growth should be around 7%.

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Shopping discounts launched

The Commerce Ministry kicked off its "New Year Grand Sale" campaign yesterday via partnerships with the private sector and online platforms, offering steep discounts of up to 85%.

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Exports to grow amid global slump

Thailand's exports are expected to reach nine trillion baht by the end of the year, before increasing further to 9.25 trillion baht next year, amid predictions of higher-than-expected economic growth, according to the Commerce Ministry.

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Democrats on the brink

The Democrat Party disputes a recent opinion poll that poured cold water over its prospects in the next general election, saying voters will have the final say.

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War rooms set up to stimulate exports

The Commerce Ministry has set up war rooms to spur exports, tackle obstacles to trade and curb the negative impact of a global economic slowdown in 2023.

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Fruit export prospects ripen

Prospects for fruit exports to China are more promising after Beijing allowed fruit transport from Thailand via the Laos-China high-speed railway.

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Exports dip for first time in 20 months

Thai exports in October shrank for the first time in 20 months, as the tight monetary policy to curb inflation among major trading partners affected purchasing power and economic activity.

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UTN Party 'inspired' by PM's belief

The United Thai Nation Party is open to welcoming Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as a new member, UTN leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga said on Sunday, adding the party's name was inspired by Gen Prayut's belief in unity.

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Democrat leader Jurin seeks support in South

Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit is heading to the far South to monitor border trade and build political ties amid growing speculation of a challenging time in the next elections for the country's oldest party as it continues to lose members.

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PPRP's break-up all part of the 'plan'

When all the Apec summit formalities are over, it's likely Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will make the uncertainty about his political future clearer, particularly over whether he will cut links with the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and align with the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party (RTSCP), recently set…

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Apec ministers agree to push forward FTA-Apec

The Apec Ministerial Meeting (AMM) on Thursday agreed to push forward the FTA-Apec initiative, in which all members will cooperate more closely to achieve economic growth and eradicate all limitations, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit, who is the co-chair of the 33rd AMM.

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Cabinet approves decreased rice income guarantee plan

The cabinet on Tuesday approved a lower amount for the income guarantee scheme for rice farmers for the main crop of the 2022-23 season.

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Jurin 'never more ready' to be PM

Commerce Minister and Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit has declared himself ready to be nominated as the party's prime ministerial candidate ahead of next year's expected election.

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Ministry establishes pact with Austria

Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) yesterday to establish a joint working group on trade and economic cooperation with Austria in order to boost bilateral trade and strengthen economic cooperation.

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Can Democrats stop rash of defections?

An interesting event took place at a restaurant in the Sala Daeng area last Thursday. It was the first lunch get-together between Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul and former Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.

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Rice price scheme set to go before cabinet

The rice farmers' income guarantee scheme for the main crop of the 2022-23 season is scheduled to go before the cabinet for approval next week.

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Govt hails lower prices of goods in markets

The prices of basic produce and meats have fallen, which shows inflation is slowing, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.

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Sad decline of the Democrat Party

What is happening to Thailand's oldest party, the Democrat Party, under the leadership of Jurin Laksanawisit?

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Exporters see robust growth as global demand recovers

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has expressed confidence that Thai exports could expand by up to 8% this year after robust growth in the first nine months.

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Palm oil subsidy scheme to seek cabinet approval

The Commerce Ministry plans to ask the cabinet shortly to approve the state-sponsored price guarantee scheme for palm oil farmers for the 2022/23 harvest season, while pledging to support crude palm oil exporters.

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Democrats find Niphon replacement

The Democrat Party has proposed that Naris Khamnurak, its MP for Phatthalung, fill the deputy interior minister post left vacant by Niphon Bunyamanee, who quit last month to fight a court case.

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Thailand, Singapore ink host of MoUs

Thailand and Singapore signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday on intellectual property, agriculture and sustainable businesses, and agreed to jointly invest in cruise ports for tourism.

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Thailand to boost exports to Saudi market

Thailand has set its sights on growing exports to Saudi Arabia by 5% next year, with potential products including food, construction, petrochemicals, automobiles and seedlings.

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