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Task force targets new markets for exporters
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/09/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is setting up a special task force to help Thai businesses tap into new markets, starting with business-matching events in Latin America.
PM’s Export Award Honours 42 Top Thai Exporters
Published on 29/08/2025
» Exports remain a driving force of Thailand’s economy, a role underscored by the Prime Minister’s Export Award 2025 (PM’s Export Award 2025). Now in its 33rd year, the award ceremony was held at Burachat Chaiyakorn Hall, Ministry of Commerce, under the theme “BRIDGE TO BRILLIANCE: Empowering Success Toward International Growth and Sustainability.”
US calls for access to Thai telecom market
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/08/2025
» Management of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) disagrees in principle with a US demand that Thailand should fully open up the local telecom market to foreigners, especially satellite services, as part of recent tariff negotiations.
Breaking down the details of US tariffs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2025
» Following the US implementation on Aug 7 of a 19% reciprocal tariff on imported Thai goods, some questions remain. The Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN) and the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) have clarified some concerns.
Clouds clearing on the economic front
Business, Published on 23/08/2025
» Following a tense trade war period, the global economic and trade outlook has become clearer. The US settled on tariffs for most trading partners, with developed markets such as Europe and Japan facing 15% rates, and developing countries including Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines receiving rates of 19-20%.
Krungsri, MUFG View Thailand a Key Growth Market, with Opportunity for Industry Reforming
Published on 21/08/2025
» Amid intensifying global and domestic challenges, Krungsri is reaffirming its commitment to advancing Thailand’s economy by deepening strategic partnerships with MUFG, clients, and partners through its three-pronged strategies for long-term success. Meanwhile, MUFG sees Thailand a key growth market, with opportunity for industry reforming.
Rare earths are definitely China's trump card
Oped, Published on 15/08/2025
» China's weaponisation of rare earths has emerged as a major flash point in US-China trade negotiations. These critical materials, especially the high-performance magnets they make possible, are vital components in electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, industrial robotics, and advanced defence systems. In response to China's strict rare-earths export controls, the United States has quietly lowered tariffs, relaxed export controls on AI chips, and even softened visa restrictions for Chinese students.
One-stop centre opens to help tariff-hit Thai businesses
Post Reporters, Published on 13/08/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce has opened a one-stop service centre to help Thai exporters adapt swiftly and maintain their competitiveness in the face of new tariffs imposed by the United States.
Thailand Secures THB 10.9bn in Tapioca Deals
Published on 07/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 6, 2025 – The Ministry of Commerce (MoC), led by Minister Jatuporn Buruspat, officially opened the 7th World Tapioca Conference 2025 (WTC 2025) under the theme “Thailand Tapioca Next: Go Global Go Together.” Held at TRUE ICON HALL, ICONSIAM, the event reinforced Thailand’s ambition to remain a global leader in tapioca exports while highlighting the collaborative strength of its stakeholders across the entire value chain.
Thailand’s zero tariff vow to Trump still limits US imports
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/08/2025
» Thailand’s pledge to President Donald Trump of near-total market access for US goods includes key limits to protect some domestic industries, according to a government official, laying out the Southeast Asian nation’s terms for a tariff deal with Washington.