Commerce Ministry tightens controls on delivery services to prevent profiteering BANGKOK (NNT) – The Ministry of Commerce has tightened controls on delivery services during the pandemic to prevent operators profiteering, as online orders have surged. Mr Wattanasak Sur-iam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade (DIT), said today the Commerce Ministry has been monitoring delivery…
Myanmar Imposes Ban on 5 Thai Drinking Products BANGKOK (NNT) – Myanmar has imposed a ban on imports of five Thai drinking products sent by land from Thailand, but will allow imports of these products by sea. Starting from Saturday, the ban applies to soft drinks, fruit juices, ready-to-drink coffee, condensed sweetened milk and fresh milk…
Government to Reduce Thai Rice Export Tax BANGKOK (NNT) – The Cabinet has approved in principle the Commerce Ministry’s plan to reduce surcharges for Thai rice exporters on rice shipments under the EU and UK quotas. Deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said the export surcharge has been reduced to 1,500 baht per ton for grains bound…
Export target likely to exceed 4% after Q1 bump The Commerce Ministry plans to upgrade its export growth forecast to more than 4% after Thai export value in March recorded 8.47% growth, driven by intensive economic stimulus policies in trading countries, worldwide vaccinations and higher crude oil prices. Thai exports were above US$20 billion for…
Thai businesses affected by political conflict in Myanmar to receive monetary aids The Commerce Ministry is planning to help Thai businesses in Myanmar as the prolonged political conflict is affecting their liquidity, productivity and goods transport. Commerce Ministry Permanent Secretary Boonyarit Kalayanamit said Thai businessmen are bearing the impact as many of them are facing…