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Help arrives as Nan floods stir panic
News, Published on 02/08/2025
» Diane Francheska Ruiz knew something was wrong. Warnings blared in Thai through the streets in Nan's Muang district throughout the day on July 23, but she didn't understand them.
Tariff of 19% dubbed 'good news'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2025
» Despite great relief following the announcement of a 19% US tariff rate on Thai exports on Friday, the business sector remains fraught with concerns, particularly over the plight of Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
Five pillars for the digital economy
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/08/2025
» Thailand must reinforce five strategic pillars — technology, SME participation, digital skills and talent, financial inclusion and innovation, and cybersecurity and data governance — to secure long-term, sustainable growth in its digital economy, according to Maneerut Anulomsombut, chief executive of Sea (Thailand).
True Corp charts AI roadmap
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/08/2025
» True Corporation has outlined a clear path for Thailand to take a leadership role in the artificial intelligence (AI) era, emphasising the need for comprehensive development in four key areas: infrastructure and technology, high-quality data, talent and leadership, and strong policy and governance.
Multilateralism seen as a key to success
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/08/2025
» Multilateralism remains a crucial tool for navigating the rapidly changing global order, and Thailand is well-positioned to promote this principle through collaboration with Asian nations and global partners, including the United States, according to former deputy prime minister and foreign minister Surakiart Sathirathai.
Tariff deal shows Thais ready for ‘new world order’
Published on 01/08/2025
» Economic and trade analysts have warned of a sluggish economy later this year as the impact of the 19% tariff rate imposed on Thailand by the United States takes hold.
Commerce Ministry Boosts Exports Amid US Tariff Pressures
Published on 01/08/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce, through the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), is accelerating efforts to expand export markets in response to US tariff measures by hosting the “Thailand – Global Connect: Seeking New Opportunities Amidst Global Trade Challenges” business matching event. The initiative brought together 156 Thai companies and 135 importers from 29 countries, resulting in over 700 trade negotiations conducted both online and onsite. The event is expected to generate approximately 800 million baht in trade value.
Sri Lankans to replace fleeing Cambodian workers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2025
» The government is drawing up a plan to replace Cambodian workers who have returned to their country due to the ongoing border tensions with workers from Sri Lanka, according to the Labour Ministry yesterday.
Siam Cement Group intends to stay lean to compete in 2025
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/08/2025
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, continues to strengthen its competitiveness to survive challenging circumstances in Thailand and overseas in the second half of 2025.
Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand focuses on South Korean investors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/08/2025
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is encouraging investors from South Korea to expand their businesses into Thailand, as a proposal to build a new complex to serve only South Korean entrepreneurs is being considered.