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Stocks fall as US tariff news sinks in
Business, Published on 02/08/2025
» RECAP: A global stock sell-off extended to a sixth day as US President Donald Trump boosted tariffs across the world, while two days of solid earnings from megacap tech firms failed to lift sentiment.
GH Bank eager to explore the high-end mortgage market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2025
» Government Housing (GH) Bank is expanding its housing loan market to include the high-end segment, which accounts for 4.5% of its total lending.
Analysts urge caution given US-China trade impasse
Business, Published on 02/08/2025
» The 19% US reciprocal tariff on Thai exports, which is on par with regional economies, is seen as a short-term boost to the investment climate, but policymakers need to address economic risks down the road including the unresolved US-China trade war, pundits say.
Chinese arrivals may hit 9m in 2026
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 02/08/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals should rebound to 9 million in 2026, driven by large groups, positive momentum from chartered flights and global business events that reinforce Thailand's image as a safe destination, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
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.
Central banks caused own woes
News, Published on 02/08/2025
» US President Donald Trump's fierce attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have attracted global attention, rattled markets and, perhaps most importantly, sparked debate about the wisdom of central-bank independence -- a complex issue with constitutional and economic implications.
Tariff deal shows Thais ready for ‘new world order’
Published on 01/08/2025
» Economic and trade analysts have warned of a sluggish economy later this year as the impact of the 19% tariff rate imposed on Thailand by the United States takes hold.
Pundits see further rate cuts this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has room to cut the interest rate more than once for the remainder of this year to shore up the economy if the US tariff on Thai goods is not competitive with regional peers, say pundits.
Thai GDP growth set to slow in Q3
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand expects the Thai economy to start slowing in the third quarter this year, following flat growth in the second quarter.
Trump envoy to visit Gaza as pressure mounts on Israel
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» JERUSALEM - President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff held talks in Israel on Thursday ahead of a rare US visit to aid distribution sites in Gaza, where nearly 22 months of grinding war and dire food shortages have sparked an international outcry.