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Thai rice to be hit hard by US tariffs, MP urges action
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/04/2025
» The rice export sector is being told to brace for impacts caused by the 36% tariff on imports from Thailand announced by US President Donald Trump, while the government is being urged to negotiate for a lower tariff rate.
Trade surplus with US to top agenda
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/11/2024
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan is scheduled to visit the US in February to address concerns regarding Thailand's trade surplus with the US.
When climate commitments fall short
News, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 24/07/2024
» By early next year, Thailand and other countries are expected to update national climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs). The Paris Agreement mandates that nations submit new NDCs every five years, with each round more ambitious than the last. These NDCs are essential for countries to collectively tackle the global climate crisis.
KSL pulls out investment in Cambodia
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/07/2024
» The expansion of the sugar business from Thailand into Cambodia has hit a roadblock as Khon Kaen Sugar Industry Plc (KSL), Thailand's third-largest sugar producer, decided to withdraw its investment because of unfavourable business conditions.
Shares retreat as rate-cut bets weaken
Business, Published on 16/03/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks retreated on Friday, tracking tech-led declines on Wall Street after hotter-than-expected US inflation weakened the case for imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Thailand, US work to renew GSP perks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/03/2024
» The US is ready to renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) scheme for Thailand that expired in 2020, says Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Stingy on students
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/01/2024
» Re: "PM pledges new drive for 'zero dropouts'", (BP, Jan 11) and "Revamping child policy", (Editorial, Jan 10).
Thailand asks US to restore trade perks
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/01/2024
» The government has urged the United States to restore Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) trade benefits and remove the country from its watch list for intellectual property (IP) enforcement, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Thailand eager to revive GSP perks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/09/2023
» Thailand is revving up talks with the US in an effort to renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and remove the country from the watch list for intellectual property assets.
Heat waves spark surge in demand for air-con parts
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/06/2023
» Thailand's exports of air-conditioner components to the US surged in the first quarter, driven by rising demand caused by an increase in heat waves.