The Latest Breaking News from Jurin Laksanawisit

Prayut, Jurin discuss filling vacant cabinet seat

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha indicated on Wednesday he is not opposed to changes to his cabinet, with two coalition parties having vacancies that need to be filled.

Bangkok Post · Oct 5, 2022

Thailand, Gyeonggi agree to mini-FTA

Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) yesterday to form a deeper trade partnership through a so-called mini-free trade agreement (mini-FTA) with Gyeonggi province of South Korea, aiming to push exports to South Korea to reach US$6.6 billion over the next three years.

Bangkok Post · Sep 28, 2022

Jurin remains upbeat on export prospects

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit remains optimistic that exports will expand well over the remaining months of this year and exceed the growth target set at 4-5% over 2021's level.

Bangkok Post · Sep 26, 2022

Democrat leader denies rift with Bhumjaithai over cannabis legislation

Democrat leader Jurin Laksanawisit has denied a rift with the coalition-partner Bhumjaithai Party over cannabis legislation, saying his party supports its use for medical purposes, not liberalisation of it.

Bangkok Post · Sep 16, 2022

Ministry to step up export promotion to meet target

The Commerce Ministry has vowed to continue ramping up export promotion activities in the remaining months of 2022, with the aim of raising export revenue to US$285 billion by year-end, hitting the ministry's target and an uptick from $271 billion in 2021.

Bangkok Post · Sep 14, 2022

Gems, jewellery exports tipped for 20% expansion

Thailand's gems and jewellery exports are expected to grow by 20% this year after purchase orders rose significantly over the first seven months of 2022.

Bangkok Post · Sep 11, 2022

Gems and jewellery fair 'to generate B3bn'

The Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair, which ends on Sunday, is expected to meet its target of generating 3 billion baht in sales.

Bangkok Post · Sep 10, 2022

Niphon stands down to battle graft case

Niphon Bunyamanee, a deputy leader of the Democrat Party, has resigned as deputy interior minister to fight a court case for alleged malfeasance while he was president of the Songkhla provincial administration organisation (PAO) in 2013.

Bangkok Post · Sep 5, 2022

PM's tenure case set to begin

The Constitutional Court will hold a special meeting on Thursday to examine statements given by suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and former charter drafters over the dispute related to the limit on his eight-year tenure.

Bangkok Post · Sep 5, 2022

Niphon resigns as deputy interior minister

Niphon Bunyamanee, a deputy leader of the Democrat Party, has resigned from his portfolio as deputy interior minister to fight a court case for alleged malfeasance while he was president of the Songkhla provincial administration organisation (PAO) in 2013.

Bangkok Post · Sep 5, 2022