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Royal Thai Embassy takes progressive steps on labor issues WASHINGTON, DC. On Jan 30, 2014, the Office of Commercial Affairs, led by Minister (Commercial Affairs) Ms. Benchawan Ukrid, together with…

Commerce Ministry to talk to U.S. Ambassador on child labor issue BANGKOK, 24 Dec 2013. The Commerce Ministry is planning to talk to the U.S. ambassador next month regarding the…

Thai Industry Bodies Commit to Combatting Labor Abuses November 11, 2013. The Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand, led by chairman Isara Vongkusolkit, together with…

TFPC takes action to stop illegal practice in Fishery Industry Thai Fisheries Production Coalition (TFPC) together with The Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand will organize…

Thailand made significant advancement efforts eliminating worst form of Child Labor September 30, 2013. Department of Labor released the 2012 ‘Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor’ report which…

Commerce Ministry plans to cut time it takes to complete FTA The Commerce Ministry aims to speed up the time it takes to complete talks on free-trade agreements from the…

Global economic slowdown and strong baht hit Thai exports The Commerce Ministry has announced it may downgrade the target for Thailand’s export growth this year by up to 6.5 per…

US firms to up investment, trade with Asean due to AEC June 9-13, 2013. Many US companies are interested in increasing their investment and business in Asean, due to strong…

Thailand Holds Annual 2013 Rice Convention, ‘Pushing ASEAN Towards the World’s Rice Hub’ CHIANGMAI, THAILAND. May 26-28, 2013. The Department of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce, hosted Thailand Rice Convention…

Thailand Organizes Grand Opening of 2013 Worldwide Symposium on Geographical Indications BANGKOK, THAILAND. On 27 March 2013, HRH Princess Sirindhorn graciously presided over the grand opening of the 2013 Worldwide…