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KBank Accelerates Sustainability with Bold Climate Strategy
Published on 02/10/2025
» Thailand is grappling with a mix of structural and external challenges, from high household debt and declining competitiveness to geopolitical tensions, trade wars and mounting climate pressures. With the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) set to take effect in 2026—expanding its impact on Thai exports from goods worth 11 billion baht today to an estimated 28 billion baht by 2030—businesses are being urged to adapt swiftly to stay competitive.
Booming export numbers on course to smash expectations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/10/2025
» Exports are expected to grow by 6-7% this year, surpassing the previous target of 2-3%, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Japan tightens licence conversion rules for foreign drivers after spike in crashes
Kyodo News, Published on 01/10/2025
» KYODO — The Japanese government introduced stricter rules governing the conversion of foreign driver's licences on Wednesday, with non-residents no longer permitted to use the system following a recent spate of accidents involving foreign drivers.
Thai-US trade pact ‘to be finalised by year-end’
Published on 30/09/2025
» Thailand plans to finalise an agreement on reciprocal trade with the United States by the end of this year, according to Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun.
Fish breeders receive boost for exports
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/09/2025
» Thailand Post and the Department of Fisheries are joining hands to launch an express delivery service for ornamental fish exports in October, targeting five key markets.
Department of Land 'should respect court ruling'
News, Published on 19/09/2025
» Veteran Pheu Thai politician Phumtham Wechayachai is questioning the Department of Land's decision to suspend the revocation of title certificates in the long-running Khao Kradong land dispute, saying the department must respect the order to return the land to the state.
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.
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.
Thai auto parts exporters eye Argentina
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/09/2025
» Argentina's regulatory change regarding safety certificates for auto parts is expected to benefit Thai exporters as they can now use licences or certificates from internationally recognised organisations, according to the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP).
City bets on pets with chips
News, Published on 15/09/2025
» On a recent sweltering afternoon in Bangkok's Klong Toey community, a shop owner struggled to coax her rescued mutt into a car. The dog, once abandoned, trembled at the sight of vehicles.