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Ministry told to draw up laws to prevent illegal Fishing The Fisheries Act 2015 has been approved by His Majesty the King with notice about the new law published in…

Food exports set for 7% rise Food exports are expected to grow by about 7% this year on the back of strong demand in Asian markets, says the National Food…

GRASS-ROOTS ECONOMY IN FOR A BOOST Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha said he had high hopes that the grass-roots economy would do better after the “Economic Cabinet” green-lit two measures…

EU, JAPAN QE COULD BOOST THAI EXPORTS Despite many countries launching quantitative-easing (QE) measures to stimulate their economies, the uncertain global recovery and the consequent fluctuations in exchange rates remain…

THAILAND SET TO RECLAIM TOP RICE EXPORTER TITLE Thailand this year is certain to reclaim its crown as the world’s largest rice exporter, with volume reaching 10.7 million tonnes, valued…

MORE FLEXIBILITY FOR FOREIGN BUSINESSES Commerce Ministry clarifies plan to amend the foreign business act; says ‘no retroactive impact’ The Commerce Ministry has reassured concerned investors overseas that the government…

US BUSINESS DELEGATES CONFIDENT IN THE THAI GOVERNMENT BANGKOK, 3 October 2014 (NNT) – Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha welcomed delegates of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) which is the…

FPO: Stimulus can boost GDP to 2% Economic growth is likely to reach 2% this year if stimulus measures that will come into force in the fourth quarter are taken…

Bank of Thailand Upbeat on Growth The central bank is now more optimistic about economic growth this year, believing it has high potential to reach 2%, up from earlier projections…

Thai Delegation Reaffirms Strong Commitment to Combating Human-Trafficking During July 21-24, 2014 M.L. Puntrik Smiti, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labor led a delegation comprised of representatives from various Thai…