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Department urged to help stimulate exports to China

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has ordered the International Trade Promotion Department to speed up the organisation of online business matching with Chinese and Hong Kong importers to boost Thai exports to China after China hit Taiwan with trade curbs amid tensions over the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi…

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Digital content in line for revenue surge

The Commerce Ministry has vowed to continue supporting and promoting the digital content industry, aiming to raise 3.5 billion baht's worth of digital content export revenue this year, up from 1.8 billion baht last year.

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Vote buying does not ensure success

Vote buying in parliament is an ugly form of dirty politics which normally rears its head during a censure debate, especially on the last day, before a vote is to be taken.

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Govt plots more India 'mini-FTAs'

The government is planning to sign agreements with several states in India to boost trade between the countries, said Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.

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Export promotion set to be ramped up

The Commerce Ministry has vowed to beef up its export promotion plans, with the signing of mini-free trade agreements and the projection of soft power around the world among its objectives.

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Exports beat forecast on high global demand

Thailand's customs-based exports rose by a more than expected 11.9% in June from a year earlier, helped by increased global demand as well as a weak baht, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Wednesday.

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PM, cabinet survive vote of confidence after censure debate

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and 10 other cabinet ministers, targeted by the opposition during a three-day debate, on Saturday won a vote of confidence held at the end of proceedings.

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Post-vote spotlight on Jurin and Anupong

Top executives of the Democrat and Palang Pracharath parties have downplayed the results of Saturday’s confidence vote that put two cabinet ministers in the spotlight.

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Prayut, 10 other ministers survive no-confidence vote

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and 10 other cabinet ministers won a vote of confidence on Saturday after they were targeted by the opposition during the three-day debate.

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'No reshuffle,' says defiant PM

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has denied speculation of a possible cabinet reshuffle in the wake of the censure debate, with a vote of confidence to be held on Saturday.

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Groups back cooking palm oil price cut

Prices of palm oil for cooking are likely to dip further next week after manufacturers, department stores and modern trade outlets on Thursday agreed to cut the price of bottled palm oil by 5-6 baht per litre to 62 baht per bottle, in line with lower production costs and improving…

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Thailand establishes mini-FTA with Busan

The Commerce Ministry wants to increase Thai exports to South Korea to 200 billion baht over the next three months after signing a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to form deeper trade partnerships through a mini-free trade agreement (mini-FTA) with Busan.

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Ministry unveils discount packaged rice measure

The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with the Thai Rice Mills Association, Thai Rice Packers Association and petrol stations to sell 1.5 million kilogrammes of packaged rice at a discount of up to 48% or 5-100 baht to help mitigate the cost of living.

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Matching event bears fruit with Saudi Arabia

Thai businesses and Saudi counterparts have vowed to tighten their partnership after signing 18 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday on business deals covering food, travel, hotels and agarwood.

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Export gain could beat state target

Export growth is expected to beat the government forecast of 4-5% expansion this year after a strong performance in the first five months of 2022, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.

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Commerce Ministry trying to keep prices from rising

The Commerce Ministry is trying to maintain consumer product prices for as long as possible but has admitted to production cost hikes.

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Exports beat forecast in May, weak baht a boost

Exports in May rose a faster than expected 10.5% from a year earlier, helped by increased global food demand and production, and a weak baht , with the trend set to continue this year, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Friday.

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Commerce minister tests positive for Covid

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit tested positive for Covid-19 after his return from the United Kingdom.

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Fertiliser crisis prompts talks with Saudis

The Commerce Ministry and Thai Chamber of Commerce plan to negotiate with fertiliser suppliers in Saudi Arabia about purchases in a move to address high prices and shortages in the country.

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Thailand, UK pledge to revitalise bilateral trade

Thailand and the United Kingdom aim to reinvigorate two-way trade between the two countries to US$7 billion as quickly as possible after the value declined significantly over the past five years.

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Thailand launches FTA discussions with Efta

Thailand expects to take about two years to conclude talks with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) after the two parties agreed to launch negotiations over a potential free-trade deal on Monday.

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Thai goods get nod at Euro store

COPENHAGEN: From Oct 1, Illum, Copenhagen's premium department store, will begin showcasing premium Thai goods, said Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit on Sunday.

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Price limits on 51 goods, services retained

The government on Thursday agreed to retain its price control on 51 goods and services while introducing stringent measures on the movement of maize in three additional provinces to stabilise domestic prices.

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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.

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Jurin sets out support for WTO

Thailand has reaffirmed its support for the World Trade Organization (WTO) to accelerate its role in responding to Covid-19 and future pandemics, addressing the global food crisis and food security, and concluding a fisheries subsidy agreement.

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