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Thai workers replace Cambodians in Chanthaburi longan harvest
Published on 15/08/2025
» More than 300 Thai workers began harvesting lamyai or longans in Soi Dao district of Chanthaburi province on Friday, replacing Cambodian workers who have returned to their home country because of border tensions.
Have your mooncake and eat it, too!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 04/08/2025
» It’s that time of the year when the moon is at its fullest and brightest, according to ancient Chinese belief. The Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar or Oct 6 this year.
Thailand makes fresh proposals to reduce US tariff pain
Published on 16/07/2025
» Thai officials were preparing to present fresh proposals to their US counterparts in trade talks scheduled for Wednesday night Thailand time, the latest effort by the country to avoid a 36% tariff threatened by President Donald Trump.
Project aimed at strengthening local entrepreneurs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/07/2025
» The Department of Business Development (DBD) has enhanced the capabilities of local entrepreneurs through its Smart Local Me-D project, with the aim of generating a total trade value of 100 million baht.
Thai commerce ministry eager to boost price, exports of agricultural products
Online Reporters, Published on 14/07/2025
» The Thai Ministry of Commerce is trying to boost prices and exports of rice and langon, along with more measures to support famers, commerce minister Jatuporn Buruspat said on Monday.
Thailand mulls zero duty for more US goods to win tariff deal
Published on 14/07/2025
» Thailand is weighing allowing zero-duty market access for more US goods to help persuade the Trump administration to lower a threatened 36% tariff on its exports.
Cambodia row hits local fruit growers
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 11/07/2025
» TRAT: The closure of the Ban Had Lek permanent border checkpoint to Cambodia in Trat province has resulted in economic losses exceeding 10 billion baht over the past two weeks, officials say.
Meeting explores impact of border spat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/06/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on Monday convened an urgent meeting with relevant public and private sector agencies to assess the economic impacts and prepare measures to cope with the escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
Trade talks with US to continue
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/06/2025
» The tariff negotiations between Thailand and the US will proceed despite domestic political tensions, says Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan.
Bumper harvests aren't bringing tidy profits
News, Published on 02/06/2025
» Mangoes have been selling at Huai Khwang Market for as low as 20 baht per kilogramme recently. Pikul, a vendor, said she cannot remember the last time mangoes were so cheap.