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The Department of Business Development (DBD) has instructed its officials in Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram and Ratchaburi provinces to monitor the production of bottled coconut juice closely, to ensure that the product is not adulterated.
Thailand’s Energy Policy Administration Committee (EPAC) has decided to retain the 2.40 baht/litre cut in the ex-refinery prices of B7 and B20 diesel for another 31 days, until September 15.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has agreed to set the household electricity price for September-December at 3.89 baht/unit, down by six satang/unit, excluding VAT.
Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has issued a legal warning to protect Lampang’s famous ‘Chicken Bowl’ (Charm Kai Lampang), reiterating that unauthorised use of its Geographical Indication (GI) name or national GI logo is illegal.
The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) under Thailand's Ministry of Commerce has rolled out measures to alleviate the burden on consumers of a 20-satang price increase on mixed ex-farm eggs announced by layer farm cooperative networks.
The coordinated push to conclude the updated ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement this year was agreed at the 17th ACFTA Joint Committee Meeting late last month via videoconference, Umaporn Futrakul, deputy director-general of the Thai Commerce Ministry’s Department of Trade Negotiations, told the media this week.
The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has sharply upgraded Thailand’s 2026 export growth forecast to a range of 8% to 10%, up from a previous projection of -0.5% to -1.5%, driven by a surge in global demand for artificial intelligence and technology goods.
Thailand’s rice exports are showing signs of recovery as major importing nations accelerate purchases to build stockpiles against potential El Niño-induced droughts, according to Arada Fuangtong, director general of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT).
Despite Thailand having doubled its investment in climate change to over 279.5 billion baht, experts at the Effective Climate Mitigation Finance: From "Why" to "How" forum worry that the country offers uncertainty and efficacy in transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
Rising living costs around the globe are reshaping the international pet food market, steering pet owners towards ‘affordable premium’ products, as consumers balance high nutritional standards with household budgets, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged government agencies to accelerate preparations for the hosting of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG).
Pig farmers have announced a two baht/kg increase in live pig farm-gate prices, to 68-76 baht/kg (depending on region), effective today, citing increased production costs.
