Thai E-Newsletter for January, 2015
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…
Thai E-Newsletter for December, 2014
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…
Thai E-Newsletter for November, 2014
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…
Thai E-Newsletter for October, 2014
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…
Thai E-Newsletter for September, 2014
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…
Thai E-Newsletter for August, 2014
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 E-Newsletter for July, 2014
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…
Thai E-Newsletter for June, 2014
Joint Press Briefing by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labor and Thai Frozen Foods Association on the situation on human trafficking and forced labor in Thailand Joint Press…
Thai E-Newsletter for May, 2014
Thailand Makes Compelling Case for Upgrade in The US State Department’s 2014 TIP Report During May 5-7, 2014, the group of Thai government officials led by M.L. Puntrik Smiti, Deputy…
Thai E-Newsletter for April, 2014
US & Thailand Held TIFA Meeting April 18, 2014. Ministry of Commerce and USTR held a video conference intercessional Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Joint Council (TIFA JC) meeting. Christine…