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Nation edgy as decision day looms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/07/2025
» The new US tariffs are set to have global repercussions and impact various countries unless negotiations for more favourable rates can be achieved prior to Aug 1.
FTI mobilises data from 47 industrial groups to counter US tariff hike
Online Reporters, Published on 12/07/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is gathering data from industrial groups for the Finance Ministry to negotiate lower retaliatory tariffs and protect Thailand’s competitiveness in the US market.
Auto parts makers brace for the worst
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/07/2025
» Thai auto parts makers are preparing for the impact of Washington's steep tariff policy, coupled with concerns over global steel price fluctuations that may affect the automotive industry.
Detailing Neta's fall from grace
Published on 12/07/2025
» Jutamas Tadthiemrom, an employee of a Bangkok-based media corporation, has been using her Neta electric vehicle (EV) for just over a year. The main reason she bought it was to reduce her fuel expenses, as she had used her previous car for more than 12 years.
Economists predict at least 2 more BoT rate reductions
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/07/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is expected to cut the policy interest rate at least twice more this year as the economy could contract by 0.1-1.1% if a US tariff of 29-36% is slapped on Thai exports, say economists.
Thailand holds its breath
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for American products.
Big automakers report US sales jump on pre-tariff consumer surge
AFP, Published on 02/07/2025
» NEW YORK - Several leading automakers including Detroit giants General Motors and Ford reported increased US car sales in the second quarter on Tuesday as consumers fast-forwarded purchases ahead of US tariffs.
Factbox: Where trade talks stand with major US partners ahead of tariffs-hike deadline
Published on 01/07/2025
» Negotiators from more than a dozen major US trading partners are rushing to reach agreements with US President Donald Trump's administration by a July 9 deadline to avoid import tariffs jumping to higher levels, and Trump and his team kept up the pressure on Monday.
Ministry told to tackle steel output glut
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/06/2025
» The Industry Ministry must take serious action to curb manufacturing of rolled steel in Thailand in order to prevent oversupply, in addition to bracing for higher US tariffs on steel and aluminium, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Hozon, Chinese EV giant behind NETA, files for bankruptcy - what it means for Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 23/06/2025
» On June 19, China's state-owned media outlet CCTV reported that Zhejiang Hozon New Energy Automobile, the parent company of electric vehicle brand NETA, had officially filed for bankruptcy. The filing came after a creditor sued the company over an unpaid debt of approximately 5.3 million yuan (about US$730,000), amid total liabilities exceeding 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion).