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Thais will not slash all tariffs on US goods
News, Published on 18/07/2025
» Thailand will not agree to reduce tariffs to zero on all US goods in ongoing trade talks, as such a move could significantly impact domestic producers and strategic industries, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul said.
Cabinet preps Financial Hub Bill draft
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/07/2025
» The cabinet is preparing to propose the draft Financial Hub Bill for parliamentary deliberation in the near future.
Shares rise as investors shrug off Trump threats
Business, Published on 12/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian stock markets forged ahead on Friday, as investors saw US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats as more of a strategic move to extract concessions in trade talks now in focus before an Aug 1 deadline.
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.
Bill aims to enhance credit guarantees
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/07/2025
» The draft National Credit Guarantee Agency (NaCGA) Bill mandates that all financial institutions contribute to a credit guarantee fund in exchange for a guarantee system that reduces their lending risk.
Paopoom looks for more assistance from monetary policy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/07/2025
» Thai monetary policy must "step on the gas" to help support the economy, which has been affected by US reciprocal tariff threats, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Ministry keen to press financial bills
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/07/2025
» Despite ongoing political uncertainty, the Finance Ministry appears poised to push forward three key financial bills.
Thai auto sector showing signs of recovery, minister says
Published on 05/07/2025
» Encouraging signs are emerging in Thailand’s industrial sector, particularly in automotive manufacturing, which is showing a strong recovery after a prolonged contraction, according to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Debt relief scheme to be expanded
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/07/2025
» The cabinet has approved expansion of debtor eligibility for the "You Fight, We Help" debt relief programme.
Deep South SMEs get new support
Published on 25/06/2025
» The cabinet has approved a 15-billion-baht soft loan to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the southern border provinces, extending a programme that offers a low annual interest rate of 1.99%.