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Thailand warns of hit from US tariffs even as growth beats forecast
Published on 18/08/2025
» Thailand’s top economic council called for urgent structural reforms as exports are threatened by US tariffs, even after second-quarter growth surpassed estimates on a rush by businesses to ship goods to beat the new levies.
Rice exporters target new Asian markets
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/08/2025
» The Commerce Ministry has announced a plan to increase rice exports to China, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Japan and Hong Kong.
Tallying the tariff trade-offs
Business, Published on 04/08/2025
» The 19% US reciprocal tariff on Thai goods could offer some much-needed relief for businesses in Thailand, as this rate aligns with the regional average.
Trump hurting global trade in ideas
Oped, Published on 04/08/2025
» Much attention has been focused on Thailand's scramble to achieve a bilateral trade agreement with the United States to avoid a 36% tariff on all exported goods. Yet a different restrictive trade policy has received comparatively less scrutiny -- the Trump administration's clampdown on American universities, including a possible ban on the enrolment of international students.
Thai exports rise 15.5%, below forecast
Reuters, Published on 24/07/2025
» Thailand's customs-cleared exports rose 15.5% in June from a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on Thursday, below analysts' expectations, with a strong baht eroding trade.
Tariff talks are unlikely to go as planned
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 24/07/2025
» It is only a week away from the Aug 1 deadline when the 36% reciprocal tariff levied on Thai exports to the US will take effect.
All hands on deck
Business, Published on 21/07/2025
» Thailand is on the brink of facing trade woes, no matter whether the US imposes steep or gentler reciprocal tariffs on Thai imports.
Department of International Trade Promotion helps US grocery chain source Thai goods
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/07/2025
» The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) has joined forces with leading US Asian grocery chain H Mart to expand the presence of Thai food products in the American market.
Nation edgy as decision day looms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/07/2025
» The new US tariffs are set to have global repercussions and impact various countries unless negotiations for more favourable rates can be achieved prior to Aug 1.
Thai commerce ministry eager to boost price, exports of agricultural products
Online Reporters, Published on 14/07/2025
» The Thai Ministry of Commerce is trying to boost prices and exports of rice and langon, along with more measures to support famers, commerce minister Jatuporn Buruspat said on Monday.