Thai commerce ministry approves ฿1 per packet instant noodle price rise

13 Sept 19:27 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Commerce Ministry has approved a 1 Baht price increase for instant noodles from major brands (Mama, Wai Wai, Yum Yum), raising the price to 7 Baht per packet, effective August 25th.
The decision, driven by rising production, energy, and labor costs, comes with conditions: prices must decrease if costs fall, and manufacturers must report raw material costs monthly to the Department of Internal Trade.

Commerce ministry eyes 19% export growth, despite European unrest

Today 09:42 Key points summarised by AI

The Ministry of Commerce projects robust full-year export growth of up to 19% for 2026.
This optimistic forecast persists despite potential long-term risks from ongoing European protests, which have not yet significantly impacted orders or logistics.
Thai exports demonstrated strong performance, increasing 24% year-on-year in September 2026, extending a 27-month growth streak, primarily fueled by high demand for electronics and AI technology.