EU’s €3 parcel fee puts Thailand between export opening and import risk
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
The EU’s new €3 customs duty on low-value e-commerce parcels may hit Chinese platforms such as SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress, but Thai exporters face both a chance to enter Europe and the risk of more cheap Chinese goods flooding ASEAN.
Beverage market emerges as rare growth pocket in Thailand’s slowing consumer economy
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Thailand’s beverage service market is forecast to keep growing as cafes, tea shops and health-focused drinks expand, but weaker purchasing power and intense competition are squeezing small operators.
DBD urges Songkran shoppers to back Thai Chuay Thai
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
The DBD chief says buying discounted goods under the Thai Chuay Thai scheme can cut holiday living costs and support Thai SMEs as Middle East tensions lift energy prices.
Experts urge SMEs to embrace AI for business growth and efficiency
SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) should be encouraged to use artificial intelligence (AI) to boost operational efficiency and drive the Thai economy, experts said on Friday.