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MOTORING

High household debt dents auto sector

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/05/2025

» Thailand's automotive industry remains volatile as household debt is still elevated, though domestic vehicle sales managed to rise slightly in April for the first time in 23 months, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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MOTORING

Thai car sales rise for first time in 23 months

Published on 22/05/2025

» Domestic car sales in Thailand rose in April rose for the first time in 23 months, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Thursday, though production and exports extended their run of declines.

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GENERAL

Index dips to lowest level since October 2024

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/05/2025

» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 89.9 points in April, the lowest level since October 2024, due to a raft of factors ranging from US President Donald Trump's tariff policy to the Songkran holiday, said the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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GENERAL

Trade tensions remain on edge

Business, Published on 19/05/2025

» After the US announced on April 9 it would temporarily suspend tariff hikes on several countries for 90 days, the global trade sector breathed a sigh of relief.

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Tourism in the doldrums

Business, Post Reporters, Published on 12/05/2025

» The tourism industry posted underwhelming results for the first four months this year as the international market contracted by 0.2% year-on-year.

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THAILAND

Govt banks on rainbow economy

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/05/2025

» Agencies are gearing up ahead of the Bangkok Pride Festival 2025 under the campaign "The Celebration: Right to Love" taking place on May 30–June 30, with the most anticipated event being the Pride Parade on June 1.

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GENERAL

Pushback on VAT scheme for Thai SMEs

Business, Published on 09/05/2025

» Even though Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has decided not to impose the value-added tax (VAT) on businesses earning less than 1.8 million baht annually to increase state revenue and reduce the budget deficit, the business community and especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are concerned that any expansion of VAT would exacerbate their struggles.

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FTI sounds alarm on levy proposal

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/05/2025

» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has warned the government that its controversial idea to impose value-added tax (VAT) on businesses earning less than 1.8 million baht a year could lead to more struggles at a time of economic uncertainties.

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LIFE

Thailand’s largest-ever Pride movement launches

Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/05/2025

» In a powerful partnership across sectors, Siam Piwat Group has joined forces with Bangkok Pride, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Creative Industry and Soft Power Institute (CISPI), the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), and the United Nations in Thailand, along with more than 70 government agencies and private sectors, to empower LGBTQIA+ rights and amplify Thailand's global tourism appeal through "Bangkok Pride Festival 2025" and "The Celebration: Right To Love".

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GENERAL

Thai business leaders tally cost of US tariffs

Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/05/2025

» The value of Thai exports to the United States could drop by as much as as $43 billion (1.4 trillion baht) over the next decade if 36% import tariffs go ahead, say business leaders.