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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his Malaysian counterpart Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim jointly presided over the official opening of a road connecting the new Sadao customs checkpoint with Malaysia's Bukit Kayu Hitam post, pinning hopes on it becoming an economic gateway to reaching the annual border trade target of US$30-billion.
The Ministry of Commerce launched the Thailand Creative Content & Character Expo 2026 (TCEX 2026), an international event yesterday, which will run until July 12. It is aimed at showcasing Thai SME innovations and expanding local creative works onto the global stage.
The Cabinet has approved the opening of the new permanent Sadao border checkpoint with Malaysia, replacing the existing crossing, in a move aimed at improving cross-border logistics and boosting trade, investment and tourism.
Businesses in the Pratunam and Bo Bae garment districts in Bangkok are painting a grim picture of the retail market, citing a severe downturn driven by plunging purchasing power, high rental costs and a major shift to online shopping.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has proposed five urgent measures to the government for the adjustment of domestic energy prices in line with falling global costs, following an easing of tensions in the Middle East.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul plans to meet with his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, to discuss border security and economic cooperation, with the resolution of a seafood export ban topping the agenda during his official visit to Malaysia on July 9 and 10.
Thailand and Malaysia are working to expedite health and hygiene inspections of five Thai shrimp species, with exports expected to resume within 30 days, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
The decline in crude oil prices following the interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran is creating a more optimistic outlook for the Thai economy in the second half of the year.
Thai cocoa and chocolate products are expected to benefit from a growing but niche global market, particularly for high-value, environmentally friendly and health-focused products.
Thailand is experiencing a continuous deterioration in household credit quality amid expanding household debt, which has risen to 86.7 per cent of national gross domestic product.
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has led a delegation to negotiate with top European Union officials in an attempt to fast-track the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aimed at boosting trade, investment and agricultural exports amid global economic volatility.
Bangkok’s historic Sampheng Market has experienced a major commercial revival, driven by a surging demand for stress-relieving toys like ‘squishies’ and ‘slime’, thanks to viral social media reviews from influencers and celebrities on social media platforms.
