Shipments to China forecast to grow 1% Despite China's slow economic recovery, the Commerce Ministry still expects Thai exports to the mainland to eke out 1% growth this year to US$3.47 billion. Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023
Demand for Thai rice still on the rise Demand for Thai rice remains strong, with several governments such as Indonesia and Bangladesh expressing an interest in purchasing the grain through government-to-government (G2G) deals. Bangkok Post · Jun 25, 2023
Cassava exports set to decline this year Thailand's exports of cassava and cassava products are estimated at 9 million tonnes this year, down from 11 million tonnes last year, because of reduced output related to drought. Bangkok Post · Jun 25, 2023
Department clamps down on protected wood shipments The Commerce Ministry has issued two regulations prohibiting the importation of timber, processed wood and wooden artefacts, unless traders hold a certificate of import, in addition to barring phayung (Siamese rosewood) exports. Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2023
Heat waves spark surge in demand for air-con parts Thailand's exports of air-conditioner components to the US surged in the first quarter, driven by rising demand caused by an increase in heat waves. Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2023
Exports of rice likely to keep growing Demand for Thai rice in the international market remains strong, with Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit expecting the country's exports to potentially increase to 8 million tonnes this year. Bangkok Post · Feb 27, 2023
January rice export volume up 75.2% y/y Thailand's rice exports for January were at 805,519 tonnes, up 75.2% from a year earlier, helped by year-end orders, higher demand from the Middle East and a weak baht currency, the Commerce Ministry said on Monday. Bangkok Post · Feb 27, 2023
Demand sturdy as rice export target 7.5m tonnes Thailand has set a rice export target for this year of 7.5 million tonnes, slightly lower than the 7.69 million tonnes exported in 2022. Bangkok Post · Feb 1, 2023
Office sees inflation slowing in remaining months of year The Trade Policy and Strategy Office estimates inflation has already peaked and should decelerate in the remaining months of the year. Bangkok Post · Sep 29, 2022
Inflation expected to peak in third quarter Thailand's inflation is expected to peak in the third quarter and decelerate in the final quarter, leading the rate for the whole year to move in line with the Commerce Ministry's 2022 target of 6%. Bangkok Post · Sep 5, 2022
Commerce Ministry ups headline inflation forecast The continuing rise in energy prices which have raised production costs for manufacturers and the prices of goods has prompted the Commerce Ministry to upgrade the forecast for headline inflation in 2022 to a range of 5.5-6.5% (averaging 6%) from the 4-5% range (averaging 4.5%) projected in March. Bangkok Post · Aug 5, 2022
Inflation close to hitting 14-year high Price pressures will persist into the third quarter, the Commerce Ministry has admitted, after the country's headline inflation rate hit a near-14-year high in June. Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2022
TNSC sticks with export growth projection of 5-8% Thai exports are projected to eke out growth this year as expected, despite emerging signs of an economic slowdown in the US and EU. Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2022
Headline inflation in May hits 13-year high Thailand's headline inflation, gauged by the consumer price index (CPI), hit a 13-year high in May, largely attributed to the rise in energy and food prices. Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2022
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 1, 2022 Diesel users run into reality check The government's decision to reduce financial pressure on its coffers by allowing the price of diesel to gradually increase starting from this month -- having been capped since October 2021 -- will result in households and businesses experiencing a harsh economic reality.
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%.
Bangkok Post · Apr 5, 2022 March inflation beats forecast, still at 13-year high Headline consumer price index (CPI) jumped by a higher-than-expected 5.73% in March from a year earlier, the fastest pace in 13 years, driven by stronger prices of goods and energy, the Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday.
Bangkok Post · Feb 4, 2022 Inflation outlook stable for February The Commerce Ministry expects headline inflation in February to increase slightly after a larger than expected surge in January.