Thai Commerce Minister Orders Measures on Cost of Living, Support for Farmers and SMEs
Thai Commerce Minister Poonpong Naiyanapakorn has instructed ministry executives to address the rising cost of living, support farmers and SMEs, accelerate FTA negotiations to boost exports, and crack down on nominee businesses. This signals a policy focus on direct impact on citizens' lives.
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