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Stocks fall as US tariff news sinks in
Business, Published on 02/08/2025
» RECAP: A global stock sell-off extended to a sixth day as US President Donald Trump boosted tariffs across the world, while two days of solid earnings from megacap tech firms failed to lift sentiment.
Analysts urge caution given US-China trade impasse
Business, Published on 02/08/2025
» The 19% US reciprocal tariff on Thai exports, which is on par with regional economies, is seen as a short-term boost to the investment climate, but policymakers need to address economic risks down the road including the unresolved US-China trade war, pundits say.
State agency lifts GDP forecast to 2.2%
Business, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) under the Finance Ministry has slightly increased its Thai GDP growth forecast for this year to 2.2%, up from its previous estimate of 2.1% in April.
Travellers get cold feet over skirmishes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/07/2025
» Despite the long holiday, operators in Chanthaburi and Nakhon Ratchasima reported a surge of room cancellations as tourists were concerned about the border dispute, including fears over Cambodia's PHL-03 rocket launcher, which has a range of up to 130 kilometres from the border.
Firm registrations hit by US levies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/07/2025
» New business registrations are projected to stagnate at 85,000 this year, similar to 2024, due to US tariffs that could affect exports in the latter half, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD).
Tourism tax stimulus on the cards for low season
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/07/2025
» The Revenue Department is considering tax measures to stimulate tourism during the low season, potentially allowing individuals to deduct up to 15,000 baht in travel expenses from their taxable income.
More tourism stimulus possible
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/07/2025
» The Finance Ministry may consider implementing tax measures to stimulate tourism during the low season, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Special status call for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/07/2025
» Local leaders are calling for Phuket to receive special administrative status, similar to Bangkok and Pattaya, to improve infrastructure and control over budget management and local administration.
High hopes for Thailand's new crypto sandbox
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/07/2025
» In the increasingly competitive tourism landscape amid a global economic slowdown, pundits believe recently endorsed crypto-friendly measures will lift Thailand's attractiveness in the eyes of tech-savvy, high-spending tourists.
Shippers offer mixed review of government
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/07/2025
» Dhanakorn Kasetrsuwan, chairman of the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC), assessed the government's performance over the past year by categorising progress in three groups: achievements, pending tasks, and areas of concern.