China confirms annual US$17bn US agricultural purchase commitment
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
The White House says the 2026-2028 farm-goods pledge excludes earlier soybean commitments, while China is also moving on beef, poultry and new trade boards.
DIP seizes over 720,000 infringing goods worth Bt757 million in Q1 crackdown
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
DIP says that a first-quarter 2026 crackdown on market and online IP violations led to the seizure of more than 720,000 illegal items worth over Bt757 million baht.
Japan to promote R&D on military-civilian dual-use technology
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
The five-year policy seeks 180 trillion yen in public-private investment, designates AI and semiconductors as strategic technologies and sets up a critical tech institute.
Cabinet adds 7 controlled goods after 6-baht fuel hike
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
Thailand’s special Cabinet meeting on March 26, convened after a 6-baht-per-litre rise in all retail fuel prices, approved seven additional controlled goods and tightened price controls on several essential consumer products.
DIP brings premium Thai GI goods to Central Pinklao at GI Market 2026
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
DIP is bringing “GI Market 2026” to Central Pinklao, featuring more than 70 stalls of GI products from across Thailand over seven full days, from March 23 to 29.
Analysis: Oil war shock is driving up Thailand’s costs and testing state intervention
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
The Iran conflict has swiftly evolved into a global energy crisis, pushing up fuel, logistics and production costs in Thailand and raising doubts over how long the government can contain the pressure.
Hormuz crisis disrupts trade as freight rates double, exporters warn
TUESDAY, MARCH 03, 2026
Thai shippers warn the Hormuz crisis is forcing reroutes via Africa, doubling freight rates and hitting exports, with 32bn baht of goods stuck in transit