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Thai growth upgraded after strong Q4
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/02/2026
» Three bank-affiliated research centres have upgraded their forecasts for Thailand's economic growth this year to around 2%, supported by a stronger-than-expected performance in the final quarter of 2025 and greater confidence in the new government.
Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/02/2026
» The latest US tariff measures, which impose a uniform 15% import tariff on goods worldwide, is seen as a positive signal for the Thai economy and is expected to help push Thailand's GDP growth above 2%, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
People's Party leader ready to step aside
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/02/2026
» Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People's Party (PP), has declared he is prepared to step down if a court orders him to suspend his duties, as legal uncertainty continues to hang over 44 current and former party MPs.
Plan to tax gold imports stokes Thai industry criticism
Published on 23/02/2026
» Gold traders strongly oppose the Customs Department’s plan to ask the incoming government to impose import duties on gold, warning that Thailand could lose its status as a gold trading hub if the measure is implemented. They added that gold is now regarded as an investment asset rather than a commodity subject to tariffs.
US to stop collecting tariffs ruled illegal by Supreme Court
Reuters, Published on 23/02/2026
» WASHINGTON - The US Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12.01am EST (12.01pm Thai time) on Tuesday, after the US Supreme Court declared the duties illegal.
Thailand sees upside to Trump court ordered US tariff reset
Published on 23/02/2026
» A reset of many US tariffs to a uniform 15% will strengthen Thailand’s appeal as a manufacturing and investment hub, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Thai exports jump most in four years on AI-led electronics boom
Published on 23/02/2026
» Outbound shipments of electronic products and stronger inbound demand for raw materials and machinery pushed Thailand’s exports and imports to their highest levels in four years, as the country seeks a trade agreement with the United States.
Bitcoin falls below $65,000
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/02/2026
» Bitcoin slid below US$65,000 in early Asia trading on Monday, roiled by fresh nervousness over the status of US tariffs.
US tariff game 'not yet over'
News, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 23/02/2026
» The US tariff game is escalating as President Donald Trump has now raised tariffs to 15%, prompting the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) to urge exporters to brace for heightened volatility and call on the government to speed up negotiations.
'One Battle' triumphs at BAFTAs that honour British talent
AFP, Published on 23/02/2026
» LONDON - Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" continued its awards season streak by winning the top prize at the BAFTAs on Sunday, with the British awards also recognising homegrown talent across categories.