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Tariff deal shows Thais ready for ‘new world order’
Published on 01/08/2025
» Economic and trade analysts have warned of a sluggish economy later this year as the impact of the 19% tariff rate imposed on Thailand by the United States takes hold.
Major Cineplex unfazed by border row
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/07/2025
» While recent border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have raised concerns, SET-listed Major Cineplex Group, Thailand's largest movie theatre operator, remains optimistic about the Cambodian movie industry and continues to expand its business there.
Investors lock in profits before tariff deadline
Business, Published on 26/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares eased back on Friday, with Japanese markets retreating from a record peak, as investors locked in profits ahead of a crucial week that includes US President Donald Trump's tariff deadline.
Investors unfazed by Cambodia spat
Business, Published on 26/07/2025
» Thai investors are continuing to operate businesses in Cambodia despite the country's escalating territorial dispute with Thailand, which has dealt a blow to border trade, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
All eyes on Trump's Aug 1 deadline
Business, Published on 26/07/2025
» As global markets continue to digest US President Donald Trump's latest trade announcements, attention now turns to the rapidly approaching Aug 1 deadline that could reshape Southeast Asia's economic landscape.
Rising border tensions weigh on investor sentiment
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/07/2025
» Escalating tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border are affecting investor sentiment and threatening several key business sectors, especially beverages, tourism, retail oil and exports, according to Daol Securities (Thailand).
Retailers seeking revival of co-payment scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/07/2025
» Retail operators note that the first half of the year has been quite challenging, with some believing the negative factors will continue to impact the second half. In light of this, they are calling for a co-payment scheme to help improve market sentiment in the latter half of the year.
Central bank's direction in the spotlight
Business, Published on 23/07/2025
» Despite high hopes for greater flexibility and more cooperation between the Bank of Thailand and the government, economists remain concerned about the bank's independence and creditibilty.
Thailand’s tourism slump and household debt weigh on its lenders
Published on 22/07/2025
» Thailand’s banks are grappling with weak lending amid high household debt, slowing tourism and sluggish consumer spending that risk dampening their outlook for the rest of the year.
All hands on deck
Business, Published on 21/07/2025
» Thailand is on the brink of facing trade woes, no matter whether the US imposes steep or gentler reciprocal tariffs on Thai imports.