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Bid to boost ties with Germany
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/10/2024
» Thailand is holding talks with Germany to strengthen bilateral economic and trade cooperation and expedite Thailand-EU free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations.
Ministry seeks Efta trade deal this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/10/2024
» The Commerce Ministry wants to conclude free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) by year-end.
Senior executive calls for orderly Chinese expansion in Southeast Asian market
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/10/2024
» BEIJING - Chinese companies venturing into Southeast Asia, one of the hottest destinations for overseas expansion, should refrain from flooding the market with homogeneous products and services that would lead to vicious competition, a senior Chinese bank executive has urged.
Thailand needs middle power ambition
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 18/10/2024
» Having participated in the recent Asean-related summit meetings in Vientiane, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her team must now work out Thailand's foreign policy priorities and posture. Foreign policy projection peaked around 20 years ago when Thailand was recognised as an emerging regional leader with the potential of a middle power. Since then, foreign policy has been patchy and hostage to polarisation and domestic political volatility. It is time to chart a way forward for Thailand's international standing and role despite ongoing political conflict at home.
New developments in immigration policies
Published on 17/10/2024
» On October 15th, the Thai government announced the extension of the policy of "cancelling the entry card". During the implementation of the policy, all Chinese tourists visiting Thailand can enter the country without filling in the entry card.
7 moves to shape 'Future Ready Asean'
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 15/10/2024
» Seven takeaways from the Vientiane summit will lay the groundwork for boosting the incoming Asean chair's profile and deliverability. These impetuses mean Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will have his work cut out in heralding a new era of "Future Ready Asean".
Balancing geopolitics
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2024
» Geopolitics has the potential to significantly influence global trade dynamics, particularly as tensions rise and alliances shift among nations.
PM Paetongtarn meets South Korean leader
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/10/2024
» Thailand and South Korea have pledged to strengthen cooperation in several areas, including soft power development, electric vehicles and labour issues.
Minister joins Asean development talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/10/2024
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan joined the Asean Economic Community (AEC) Council Ministers meeting on Oct 7 in Vientiane, Laos, as part of the 44th and 45th Asean Summits.
Office study seeks to assist Thai exporters
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/10/2024
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) is analysing the use of trade privileges between Thailand and China under two free trade agreements -- the Asean-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) -- with the goal of assisting Thai exporters.