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Student visa misuse ‘affecting Thai tourism industry’
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/05/2025
» The tourism industry has been directly impacted by the large number of foreigners exploiting student visas to work illegally in Thailand, mostly targeting universities in second-tier provinces.
Bank of Thailand cuts rate as tariff ‘storm’ darkens outlook
Published on 30/04/2025
» The Bank of Thailand cut its key interest rate by a quarter point for a second consecutive meeting on Wednesday, in a move to support an underperforming economy facing uncertainty over steep US tariffs.
The roadway to enabling governance
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 30/04/2025
» On May 11, communities across Thailand will vote in 2,469 municipal elections. Despite these polls being routine, they are a pivotal test of the country's commitment to moral leadership and enabling governance at the grassroots level.
No contract for Siranudh
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/04/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has decided not to renew the contract of young marine conservationist Siranudh "Psi" Scott, which is set to expire in September.
US to strictly enforce origin verification for exports
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/04/2025
» The US has targeted 50-60 products for strict origin verification to prevent the circumvention of trade rules through false claims of origin for exports to the US, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Thaksin signals Thai policy reset to cut deal with US on tariffs
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/04/2025
» Thailand needs to revamp its import regulations and investment promotion policies — key drivers for Chinese capital flows into the Southeast Asian nation in recent years — as a hefty US tariff threatens to hurt the nation’s export-driven growth, according to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Thai opposition pitches stimulus plan to cope with US tariff
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/04/2025
» Thailand's main opposition party called for an economic stimulus package to cope with the US tariff after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra signalled that trade talks to secure relief from the levy have been stalled.
No winners in US trade war
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/04/2025
» The United States' imposition of reciprocal tariffs has drawn global attention. Han Zhiqiang, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Thailand, shared his views on the matter.
Crypto mule account battle heats up
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/04/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up efforts to crack down on digital asset mule accounts by tightening control on the use of foreign platforms for money laundering to protect the public.
Thailand finalises US trade strategy ahead of talks next week
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/04/2025
» Thailand aims to hold talks with Trump administration officials next week to secure relief from a planned 36% reciprocal tariff on its goods, with officials finalising a set of proposals including to cut its US$46 billion trade surplus with the United States.