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Thailand's weak economy and the tariff challenge
Business, Published on 26/04/2025
» Thailand's economy continues to face challenges because of long-standing structural factors, including an ageing society leading to labour shortages and market limitations.
No Thai cabinet reshuffle anytime soon: DPM Phumtham
Published on 24/04/2025
» There is no sign of an impending cabinet reshuffle from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who has the final say on the matter, says Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Thai firms halt syrup production as China's ban drags on
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2025
» Dozens of Thai firms grappling with US$60 million losses from China's ban on sugar syrup have stopped production, an industry body said, following unsuccessful negotiation attempts by the Southeast Asian nation to lift the restrictions.
Trump tariffs threaten to pile more pain on Thailand's rice sector
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2025
» NAKHON PATHOM — Thai farmer Daeng Donsingha was already worried for her family of nine when rice prices in the world's second-largest exporter of the staple crashed this year after India resumed exports.
Can Thailand survive Trade War 2.0?
Oped, Published on 23/04/2025
» As the trade war is now being waged globally, Thailand needs to cope with the emerging impacts while trying to minimise the risks and grasp the arising opportunities. It is therefore important to understand both the upcoming headwinds and tailwinds for the Thai economy and businesses in Thailand.
Pundit says China to gain from tariff move
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2025
» US President Donald Trump's tariff policy is likely to make China even stronger and clarify the trend of manufacturing base relocation from China to other countries, including Thailand, says Sompop Manarungsan, president of the Panyapiwat Institute of Management.
'We really need to talk'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2025
» With trade tensions exacerbated by the US's reciprocal tariffs, key business sectors are calling on the Thai government to prioritise negotiations with Washington during the 90-day pause, as the nation is expected to be one of the hardest hit from the tariff rate of 36%, which is significantly higher than the regional and global average.
Tariff-linked volatility eases, but risk still high
Business, Published on 19/04/2025
» Global stocks have faced unusual turbulence in the past three weeks since US President Donald Trump announced higher-than-expected reciprocal tariffs against dozens of countries.
Tariffs need 'long term' think
Published on 16/04/2025
» The effects of the US tariffs on the Thai economy should lead the country to think "long-term", says Sineenat Sermcheep, director of the Asean Studies Center, Faculty of Economics of Chulalongkorn University.
US import orders from Thailand on hold
Published on 09/04/2025
» Importers in the United States have temporarily halted their orders while they wait for clearer guidelines now that reciprocal tariffs have taken effect on many trading partners including Thailand, according to the Thai Chamber of Commerce.