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Thailand warns of hit from US tariffs even as growth beats forecast
Published on 18/08/2025
» Thailand’s top economic council called for urgent structural reforms as exports are threatened by US tariffs, even after second-quarter growth surpassed estimates on a rush by businesses to ship goods to beat the new levies.
Asia factory outlook at lowest since pandemic on Trump tariffs
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/08/2025
» HONG KONG — Manufacturers across Southeast Asia turned the least optimistic about future growth since the depths of the coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic amid United States President Donald Trump’s long tariff rollout, even as activity improved last month.
Analysts: War threatens Thai economy
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/06/2025
» Amonthep Chawla, chief economist at CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT), said even though tensions have eased, the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East remain a threat to the Thai economy, in addition to US President Donald Trump's tariffs and the border dispute with Cambodia.
Trump tariff storm batters Asian shares
Business, Published on 01/03/2025
» RECAP: Emerging Asian markets got swept up in the global equities storm yesterday, with Thai and Indonesian stocks teetering on the brink of a bear market as President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats sent risk assets reeling.
Consulting the oracles
Business, Published on 02/01/2025
» The direction of external factors in 2025, such as geopolitical conflicts, will be difficult to ascertain. The economies of various countries, including Thailand's key trading partners, will continue to be closely monitored due to political shifts, particularly the United States with the return of Donald Trump as the nation's 47th president.
China Celebrates 75th National Day with Thai Leaders
Published on 26/09/2024
» Chinese Ambassador to Thailand, Han Zhiqiang, delivered a speech at a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Bangkok on the evening of September 24, 2024.
Halal Route helps Muslim tourists
Life, Published on 24/09/2024
» The Halal Route app has been developed and launched to support halal tourism and help Muslims travel in Thailand with peace of mind.
Stocks dip as court ousts premier
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/08/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) dipped in the afternoon session on Wednesday, wiping out the morning’s gains, as the Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over a cabinet reshuffle, though analysts said the downside would be limited.
Thailand jumps 11 to 75th place in Global Peace Index
Online Reporters, Published on 16/06/2024
» Thailand's ranking in the Global Peace Index has risen but the kingdom remains mid-table in the latest edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI).
Pursue the fundementals
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/12/2023
» Re: "PM Srettha expects Tesla, Google, Microsoft to invest $5bn in Thailand," (BP, Sept 24) & "PM plugs land bridge in Japan," (BP, Dec 19).