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Thailand to offer ‘no tariffs on 90% of US goods’
Published on 17/07/2025
» Thailand is ready to offer scrapping tariffs on 90% of US goods, up from 60% in an earlier proposal, in a bid to avert a punishing 36% levy threatened by President Donald Trump, according to a business group advising Thai negotiators.
Risks and rewards of Beijing's BRI
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thailand may play a pivotal role in advancing China's vision of regional connectivity through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but scholars caution that while the initiative presents substantial opportunities, it also brings significant challenges.
Crypto seen benefiting from tax exemption
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/07/2025
» Thailand's recent move to exempt capital gains tax on cryptocurrency for a five-year period could draw a massive pool of Thai capital estimated at more than US$60 billion currently held offshore back to the country, says Merkle Capital.
WebD rolled out to block illegal URLs
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/07/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has launched artificial intelligence (AI) platform WebD to block illegal websites, saying it can boost its blocking capacity to greater than 70%.
Travel scheme farce
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/07/2025
» The rollout of the "Tiew Thai Khon La Krung" campaign, or Thailand Travel Co-pay scheme, last week has proved to be unmitigated disaster, with no resolution in sight. This embarrassing episode reflects not only gross incompetence, but entrenched political pettiness among policy-makers.
Too much dazzle
Postbag, Published on 05/07/2025
» Re: "New rules to tone down too-bright Bangkok billboards", (BP, July 4).
Overcoming agentic AI challenges
Business, Published on 05/07/2025
» As Thailand progresses towards its vision of becoming a regional artificial intelligence hub, we're at a pivotal moment with a new era of agentic AI -- autonomous AI agents that can act, decide and drive positive outcomes without constant human intervention.
Cabinet approves B115 billion for stimulus projects
Published on 24/06/2025
» Thailand’s cabinet has approved projects worth 115 billion baht, ranging from road building to tourism promotion, as the government seeks to spur the sluggish economy to offset the impact of US tariffs.
Shares rally as Trump delays Iran decision
Business, Published on 21/06/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities staged a relief rally and the dollar declined after the White House said President Donald Trump would decide within two weeks whether Washington will join Israel in launching strikes against Iran.
Government set to upgrade Ranong Port
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/06/2025
» The Ministry of Transport has vowed to push ahead with developing Ranong Port into a regional maritime logistics hub under Thailand's strategic effort to enhance its seaport services to meet international standards.