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On October 21, 2026, at 09:00, Mr. Saksin Tulathorn, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Welfare and Occupational Safety (DWOS), chaired the first meeting of the working group tasked with preparing explanatory notes for requests to establish a new departmental unit…
Department of Labour Protection and Welfare - PR ·
Researchers at the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), NSTDA, have developed a method to recycle high-density polyethylene (HDPE) production scrap into high-quality compound material. By optimizing mixing ratios, additives, and extrusion temperatures, the team…
MTEC - Materials research ·
On July 6, 2026, China's National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) issued the 'Measures for Managing Information on State-Owned Cultural Heritage Resources.' The regulations classify such data as fundamental and strategic resources, establishing a framework for…
Ministry of Commerce - International trade (ข่าวการค้าระหว่างประเทศ) ·
According to a report from the Commercial Office of China in Beijing, data published on June 5, 2026, by Ascentium's China Briefing platform indicates that China's export structure is increasingly driven by high-technology products. During January through April 2026, exports…
Ministry of Commerce - International trade (ข่าวการค้าระหว่างประเทศ) ·
On October 16, 2026, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Jaturapattarawongse hosted Helene Budliker Artieda, State Secretary of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs (SECO), along with executives from leading Swiss companies. The meeting…
Ministry of Commerce - Minister news (ข่าวรัฐมนตรี) ·
Vice Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Jaturapattarapong met with John W.H. Denton AO, Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), to discuss strategies for helping Thai SMEs access foreign markets and financing. The meeting involved officials…
Ministry of Commerce - Minister news (ข่าวรัฐมนตรี) ·
Dr. Kirida Paopichit, Deputy Minister of Commerce, outlined Thailand's strategy at the JFCCT Affiliated Program during the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok. Emphasizing geopolitical, technological, and environmental changes, she highlighted six key strengths:…
Ministry of Commerce - Minister news (ข่าวรัฐมนตรี) ·
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis data, as reported by the US Commercial Service in Washington, shows that total US service trade from January to August 2026 reached $149.182 billion, a 5.18% increase year-on-year. Exports were $86.87 billion (up 6.24%) while imports were…
Ministry of Commerce - International trade (ข่าวการค้าระหว่างประเทศ) ·
The Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO) and the Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS) released forecasts for Austria's economy in 2026-2027, projecting gradual GDP growth with inflation remaining above the European Central Bank's 2.0% target due to energy crises and…
Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) ·
On October 19, 2026, the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), under the Up-Tech project supported by the Basic Industries and Mining Department (BIMD), delivered a prototype batch of 11,000…
MTEC - Materials research ·
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 13:30, Ms. Kanjana Puengkaew, Director-General of the Department of Welfare and Occupational Safety (DWSO), chaired the first meeting of the Sub-Committee on Driving Standards for Imported Goods at Risk of Forced Labor or Service (FLS) in 2026.…
Department of Labour Protection and Welfare - PR ·
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet visited Turkey as part of a three-nation tour including Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. During the trip, he attended the Cambodia-Turkiye Business Forum organized by the Turkish International Contractors Association (DEIK) and met with President…
Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) ·
According to Circana data cited by the Thai Trade Office (TTO), K-Beauty sales in the UK grew by 65%, driven by consumer confidence in new innovations and value for money. Major retailers like John Lewis, Boots, Superdrug, Sephora UK, and Primark are expanding their offerings. A…
Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) ·
Five leading companies in Slovakia's meat and poultry processing industry have returned to significant profitability, with revenues ranging from 150 million to 200 million euros per company. This turnaround is attributed to rising food prices, lower livestock feed costs, and an…
Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) ·
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis data, as reported by the US Commercial Service in Washington, shows that total US service trade from January to August 2026 reached $149.182 billion, a 5.18% increase year-on-year. Exports were $86.87 billion (up 6.24%) while imports were…
Ministry of Commerce - International trade (ข่าวการค้าระหว่างประเทศ) ·
According to the Yunnan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the region welcomed 20,549,600 tourists during the Chinese National Day holiday, generating total tourism revenue of 21,966 million yuan. This represents an increase of 4.8% in visitor numbers and 4.5% in…
Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) ·
Thailand's National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) reports that global supply chain reconfiguration presents new trade and investment opportunities driven by Thailand's geographic location, production base, infrastructure, and trade networks. However, the agency…
TPSO (Ministry of Commerce) ·
Professor Jesada Den Duangboriphan of Chulalongkorn University explains that nuclear technology is already present in daily life through medical imaging like CT scans, chemotherapy, airport security scanners, agricultural practices such as pest control via sterile insect…
EGAT ·
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its operations to ensure energy security alongside sustainability. Key initiatives include biodiversity conservation projects such as artificial…
EGAT ·
Siam Craft Industry Co., Ltd. has developed a process to convert fly ash and bottom ash from its energy production into concrete hollow blocks, replacing natural cement and sand. The project, supported by the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) under Thailand's…
MTEC - Materials research ·