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Thailand, Bangladesh agree to boost bilateral trade
BANGKOK, May 15 – Enhanced Thai-Bangladeshi cooperation will double the trading volume between the two countries to US$1.7 billion in the next three...
Brazilian trade envoy voted as next WTO head to benefit Thailand
BANGKOK, 9 May 2013 Brazilian trade envoy Roberto Azevedo has been chosen as the next World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-general, which will benefit...
Foreign Trade Dept to speed up rice distribution
BANGKOK, 9 May 2013 The Commerce Minister has ordered the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) to speedily release rice in stock both into...
Shrimp farming industry cries for help
Thai shrimp farmers last week sought the Commerce Ministry’s assistance to respond to their declining production due to the spread of an infectious...
Cabinet hears central bank’s four measures to curb baht strength
BANGKOK, May 8 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has proposed four measures to deal with the rising baht which were disclosed to...
Commerce Ministry proposes setting up of JTC to promote Thai-Mongolian trade
BANGKOK, 3 May 2013 The Commerce Ministry is proposing the establishment of a joint trade committee to promote economic ties between Thailand and...
Surging baht wreaks havoc on Thai rice exports
BANGKOK, May 1 – Thailand’s export target growth of 8-9 per cent may be reduced due to the volatile Thai currency, according to...
Strong Thai baht may affect stockpile of government pledged rice.
Bangkok, 29 April 2013, Sources from the Commerce Ministry say the nation's baht appreciation may cause difficulties for the government in selling the...
Thai-Cambodian trade increases 40.5% year-on-year in 2012
BANGKOK, April 28 - Thai-Cambodian trade in 2012 increased 40.5 per cent to US$4.03 billion from US$2.8 billion in the previous year. ...
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Memorial Event in Loving Memory of Dr. Sunya Viravaidya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It is with deep respect and remembrance that we announce a memorial event to honour the life and legacy of Dr....
Thai authorities divided on end of 60 days visa-exempt tourism
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs admits that no changes in visa policy have actually been agreed yet by the government. Spokesman Nikorndej Balankura told...
When the Grim Reaper comes knocking in Thailand
With over half a million deaths in Thailand annually, including several thousand foreigners, the Grim Reaper is a daily figure in the Land of...
Pattaya woman reports assault and drugging by foreigner after meeting on dating app
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 30-year-old woman, identified as Ms. Fa (a pseudonym), reported to Pattaya police officials that she had fallen victim to a...
Police suspect service payment dispute in beer bottle assault and robbery of Indian tourist...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials rushed to a rental house in Suksabai Villa, Soi Land Department 2, South Pattaya, after being informed of an...