The Latest Breaking News from the Commerce Ministry

China accuses US of violating trade truce and vows firm retaliation

Beijing’s remarks came after US President Donald Trump said on Friday that China had “totally violated” the agreement.

Euronews · Jun 2, 2025

China slaps extra tariffs of up to 15% on imports of major US farm exports, including soy and beef

China has announced it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

Crackdown on cheap foreign goods planned

The Commerce Ministry has drafted a plan to deal with an influx of cheap substandard goods from abroad.

Bangkok Post · Nov 19, 2024

Shipments to China forecast to grow 1%

Despite China's slow economic recovery, the Commerce Ministry still expects Thai exports to the mainland to eke out 1% growth this year to US$3.47 billion.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023

Inflation unexpectedly up in June but at slower pace

Thailand's headline consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.23% in June from a year earlier, slowing from a 0.53% year-on-year rise in the previous month, the Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2023

Manufacturers seek steps to reduce costs

Manufacturers want the government to boost exports despite facing what appears to be an uphill struggle after witnessing a decline in export value over a period of eight consecutive months, according to the latest survey conducted by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Bangkok Post · Jun 28, 2023

Thai exports expected to improve in H2

Thai export prospects should improve in the second half of this year as the global economy recovers and conditions are enhanced among trading partners, says the Commerce Ministry.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023

Exports drop 4.6% in May

Thailand’s exports contracted less than expected in May, as higher industrial goods shipments and a weakening baht helped offset some of the impact of sluggish global demand, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023

Jan-May rice export volume up 27%

Thailand's rice exports for January-May were at 3.47 million metric tonnes, up 26.6% from a year earlier, helped by higher global demand and a weaker baht currency, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23, 2023

Commerce Ministry steps up efforts to stamp out smuggling

The Commerce Ministry is intensifying its efforts to improve supervision of agricultural product imports to combat smuggling.

Bangkok Post · Jun 21, 2023