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Reform agenda to the fore
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2025
» Although Thai businesses are relieved the US has reduced its import tariff on Thai goods to 19%, on par with other countries in the region, improving long-term competitiveness remains a challenge for domestic firms, in addition to attracting foreign investment.
Tax shift props up the auto industry
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said during a recent conference that the government should impose a high excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use a low proportion of local content.
Tariff of 19% dubbed 'good news'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2025
» Despite great relief following the announcement of a 19% US tariff rate on Thai exports on Friday, the business sector remains fraught with concerns, particularly over the plight of Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
Thailand eases output requirements for EV makers
Published on 30/07/2025
» Thailand has adjusted its electric vehicle incentive policy to give carmakers more flexibility to meet production requirements and boost exports, amid tepid domestic demand and intense competition as Chinese brands flood the local market.
Shippers offer mixed review of government
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/07/2025
» Dhanakorn Kasetrsuwan, chairman of the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC), assessed the government's performance over the past year by categorising progress in three groups: achievements, pending tasks, and areas of concern.
All hands on deck
Business, Published on 21/07/2025
» Thailand is on the brink of facing trade woes, no matter whether the US imposes steep or gentler reciprocal tariffs on Thai imports.
BoI preps measures to withstand tariffs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/07/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) is launching measures to help Thai entrepreneurs withstand the impact of the US tariff policy and the trade war, ranging from abandoning the promotion of solar panel manufacturing to encouraging factories to adopt new technologies.
Small reactors to signal new chapter
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» The government's sustained efforts to promote clean energy and high-tech investment, especially regarding data centres, may lead Thailand to embark on a new energy chapter.
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.
Krungsri Champions Innovation at Japan-ASEAN Startup Business Matching Fair
Published on 07/07/2025
» A startup is more than just a fledgling company. It’s a bold idea, driven by science, technology, and social purpose, to solve real-world problems. From AI-powered healthcare to fintech tools for underserved communities, these innovations have the potential to reshape economies. Yet despite their promise, many startups face a common hurdle: a lack of early-stage funding and support needed to scale into the next “unicorn”.