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EU concludes trade deal with Indonesia
Published on 17/09/2025
» The European Union and Indonesia have concluded trade talks after nearly a decade as part of the bloc’s efforts to diversify its supply chains and open new markets.
Anutin government won’t ditch Land Bridge
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/09/2025
» The new government led by Anutin Charnvirakul will proceed with the Land Bridge megaproject even though it is only expected to stay in office for four months, says incoming Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
B150 billion available for ‘quick-win’ stimulus
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» The new Thai government has financial ammunition of roughly 150 billion baht to carry out its “quick-win” stimulus projects, according to a Ministry of Finance official who requested anonymity.
TCMA Wins Climate Action Award for Decarbonisation
Published on 17/09/2025
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has received the ‘Outstanding Contribution’ Climate Action Award 2025 from the CCI Climate Change Forum 2025, organised by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). The award highlights TCMA’s achievements in greenhouse gas reduction and underscores its leadership in steering the Thai cement industry towards decarbonisation, in line with the Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement and Concrete Roadmap.
Thai industrial sentiment hits 3-year low
Reuters, Published on 17/09/2025
» Thailand's industrial sentiment index fell to its lowest level in three years in August on worries about domestic political uncertainty, a strong baht currency and tariffs imposed by the United States, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported on Wednesday.
Government Savings Bank rolls out fresh B100bn in soft loans for hard-hit SMEs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) is introducing another 100-billion-baht soft loan package to help restore liquidity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the economic slowdown, as the initial 100-billion package is close to depletion.
GIT Champions Thai Jewellery SMEs with Global Standards
Published on 17/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 16, 2025 — The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), or GIT, hosted a ceremony to present GIT Standard Laboratory Registration Certificates, alongside certificates of recognition for entrepreneurs participating in the SME Promotion and Upgrade Programme towards Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) standards. The ceremony was presided over by Mr Sumed Prasongpongchai, Director of GIT, during the 8th International Gem and Jewelry Conference (GIT 2025) at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok.
Gold traders oppose tax on transactions
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/09/2025
» Gold traders voiced opposition to Thai authorities' discussion of imposing a tax on physical gold and online transactions, saying such efforts to rein in baht appreciation would cause the country to lose its status as a gold trading hub.
No time to wait for Thai fiscal reform
Oped, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» The daunting mission of the four-month-old government led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is to revive an economy that has been sluggish for a long time. Can the Anutin government deliver? After all, tackling "bread-and-butter" issues requires fiscal sustainability.
Gold and baht causing headaches for central bank
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/09/2025
» The increase in errors and omissions in Thailand’s balance of payments may be linked to gold trading and the baht’s appreciation against the US dollar, says the head of the Bank of Thailand.