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'We really need to talk'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2025
» With trade tensions exacerbated by the US's reciprocal tariffs, key business sectors are calling on the Thai government to prioritise negotiations with Washington during the 90-day pause, as the nation is expected to be one of the hardest hit from the tariff rate of 36%, which is significantly higher than the regional and global average.
Shining a little light
Postbag, Published on 13/04/2025
» Re: "Thai economy put at risk by surge in zero-dollar exports", (Business, April 11) & "Shedding light on the US solar probe", (Business, Oct 19, 2024).
Trade war to increase flood of cheap Chinese goods
Published on 09/04/2025
» A renewed US-China trade war is putting Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at risk as the dispute between the world’s largest economies will intensify the influx of cheap Chinese products into the Thai market, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Nose job boom in Iran where procedure can boost social status
AFP, Published on 08/04/2025
» TEHRAN - All of the women in Iranian model Azadeh's family have had nose surgeries, each feeling the pressure to conform with Western beauty standards in a country where female bodies are heavily policed.
Thailand fights for e-commerce crown
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/04/2025
» Despite challenges from a trade war and an unfavourable global economy, embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and optimising logistics costs with multimodal transport can help Thailand become a hub of cross-border e-commerce, according to online entrepreneurs.
Rocked but resilient
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2025
» Many companies believe Thailand's private sector is well-equipped with business continuity plans designed to address various emergencies.
Police seize further B130m of vape gear
News, Published on 22/03/2025
» More than 64,000 vaping products valued at 12.6 million baht were confiscated in a crackdown by the Customs Department, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Royal Thai Police (RTP) recently.
Struggling restaurants and nightspots seek tax relief
Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2025
» Operators of entertainment venues and restaurants are petitioning the Thai government to temporarily suspend the 5% excise tax imposed on them, citing the economic downturn.
Govt blamed for Rama II construction accidents
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2025
» The Thailand Structural Engineers Association (TSEA) has criticised the government for failing to prevent accidents at construction sites along Rama II Road.
J&T Express Achieves First Full-Year Profit with Record Growth
Published on 17/03/2025
» J&T Global Express Limited (J&T Express), a leading global logistics provider, has announced its first-ever full-year profit in 2024, driven by strong revenue growth of 15.9% year-over-year (YoY). The company recorded US$10.26 billion in total revenue, with express delivery services contributing US$9.98 billion, a 23.4% YoY increase.