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Trade deal optimism lifts Asian shares
Published on 28/06/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian stock markets rose on Friday, and a gauge of global equities reached another record high, on trade-deal optimism and increased expectations for US interest-rate cuts this year.
Thai trade team headed to the US
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/06/2025
» Thailand's tariff negotiation team, led by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, is slated to travel to the US next week for trade talks, according to a Commerce Ministry source who requested anonymity.
Bank of Thailand vows to step in if baht moves are unhinged
Published on 27/06/2025
» Thailand’s central bank is ready to tackle excessive baht volatility by managing any moves “unhinged” from its fundamentals, a deputy governor said, amid calls from local businesses to temper the currency’s rally to help exports and tourism.
Rate pause is lifeline saved for turbulence ahead: Bank of Thailand
Published on 27/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT’s) decision to leave borrowing costs unchanged this week gives it a “monetary lifeline” to deal with challenges ranging from US tariffs and geopolitical tensions to domestic politics, according to Deputy Governor Piti Disyatat.
Thailand will hold trade talks with US next week, finance minister says
Published on 27/06/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Friday he will travel to the United States for trade talks next week.
No deal to lower US tariffs yet: Pichai
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/06/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has dismissed reports claiming that Thailand and the United States have reached an agreement to lower retaliatory tariffs, saying nothing has been concluded yet.
Thai regulator prepares for possible gas price spike
Published on 26/06/2025
» The tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran is giving Thai energy regulators more time to brace for liquefied natural gas (LNG) price fluctuations, which often lead to higher electricity bills, says an energy official who requested anonymity.
Thai growth projection cut to 1.7%
Published on 26/06/2025
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has downgraded its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection for Thailand to 1.7% from 3%.
SET unleashes Jump Plus programme
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/06/2025
» In a move to revive Thailand's struggling equity market, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is set to launch the Jump Plus programme today, aiming to restore investor confidence and accelerate value creation among listed companies.
Don't let politics mask economic woes
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 26/06/2025
» As if economic problems in Thailand are not bad enough, political issues add to the complications. The worst is the split in the coalition. Even with an overwhelming majority of 314 (out of 493 parliamentary seats) prior to the break-up, the government could not push for many major policies, including the 10,000 baht cash handout scheme.