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Cambodia row hits seaside market
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 18/07/2025
» More than three weeks into the implementation of strict border control measures, Had Lek town's once-bustling seaside market has been reduced to a ghost town, with only one shop left open among dozens that previously lined the coastal strip.
China believes it is winning Trump's trade war
Oped, Published on 17/07/2025
» The most recent trade talks between the United States and China in Geneva and London provided little more than temporary relief in the conflict between the world's two largest economies. Despite US President Donald Trump's efforts to tout the stopgap measures as a "deal" that benefits America, China reads the scoreboard differently -- and believes it is winning. From its vantage point, it has weathered the storm and emerged more confident, more self-reliant, and more convinced that its long game is paying off.
Brokerages back dividend tax exemption
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/07/2025
» Brokerage firms are urging the Ministry of Finance to exempt dividend tax for stock investment to help revive investors' interest in the Thai market, which has declined by more than 20% year to date.
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.
FTI mobilises data from 47 industrial groups to counter US tariff hike
Online Reporters, Published on 12/07/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is gathering data from industrial groups for the Finance Ministry to negotiate lower retaliatory tariffs and protect Thailand’s competitiveness in the US market.
Thaksin joins Thai ministers in fine-tuning response to Trump tariff threat
Published on 11/07/2025
» Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party, is taking a more proactive role in shaping the country’s response to deal with the fallout of President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a steep 36% tariff on its exports to the US.
Economic headwinds dampen outlook
News, Published on 11/07/2025
» Thailand's economic outlook is worsening amid rising pressure from steep new US tariffs, with business leaders warning that the country risks losing its competitive edge unless urgent policy action is taken.
Thai businesses come out in support of US tariff deal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2025
» The private sector supports the revised US tariff proposals and expects a mutually beneficial outcome, says the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Seine reopens to Paris swimmers after century-long ban
AFP, Published on 05/07/2025
» PARIS - The River Seine reopened to swimmers on Saturday morning in Paris, allowing people to take a dip in the French capital's iconic waterway for the first time since 1923.
Traders cautious as US tariff deadline nears
Business, Published on 05/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian investors turned cautious on Friday as the July 9 deadline to avert steep US tariffs approached with very few trade deals concluded. President Donald Trump indicated that dozens of trading partners could simply get letters next week informing them of their rates.