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Thailand retains crown as world’s No 1 orchid exporter

March 20, 2025

Country exported nearly 5.5 billion baht worth of the flowers over past two years, with US, Vietnam and Japan top markets

Japanese businesses lead 79% surge in foreign investment in 2024

February 08, 2025

Investors from Japan accounted for THB121.19 billion of the total THB228.1

Chinese firms the biggest investors in Thailand during 2024

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025

Chinese firms accounted for more than 42 per cent of the 981.65 billion baht total investment by foreign entities in Thailand as of December 31, 2024, according to the Department of Business Development.

Foreign investment grows 118% in 11 months

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2024

However, these foreign companies hired fewer Thai workers during the January-to-November period

Thailand sees more businesses registered in 2024, but less capital

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024

Nearly 70,000 companies registered in the first nine months of the year but registered capital dropped by over 57% compared to the same period last year

Government vows serious legal action against nominee businesses

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Department of Business Development (DBD) has pledged to take severe legal action against nominee businesses, after a recent court ruling that saw 23 offenders convicted under the Alien Business Act BE 2542 (1999).

Business Development Department clamps down on nominees

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2024

With the number of Thais holding shares on behalf of foreigners on the increase, the authorities are now thoroughly screening suspect businesses

How a ministry’s department is trying to upskill Thai entrepreneurs

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Department of Business Development (DBD) under the Commerce Ministry is intensifying efforts to empower Thai entrepreneurs with the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace, according to deputy director-general Sathaporn Ruamnapaya.

Farmers in Chiang Rai to be educated on use of perennial trees as collateral

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024

The Department of Business Development (DBD) in collaboration with the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has launched an initiative aimed at educating farmers in Chiang Rai about business collateral laws and the utilisation of perennial trees as collateral for loans.

New business registrations in Thailand on course to hit new high

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024

Well over 90,000 new business registrations anticipated thanks to government measures like the 10,000-baht handout scheme

Srettha urges businesses to cash in on fast-growing pet industry

SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2024

Thailand's pet industry continues to show remarkable growth, with the market surpassing 250 billion baht in revenue for 2023, according to recent data from the Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce.

‘Boys’ Love series has given Thai film production a new lease of life’

SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024

The popularity of the “Boys’ Love” series has spurred rapid growth in Thailand's film production industry, the Department of Business Development has revealed.

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