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Breaking down the details of US tariffs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2025
» Following the US implementation on Aug 7 of a 19% reciprocal tariff on imported Thai goods, some questions remain. The Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN) and the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) have clarified some concerns.
Extension granted to migrant workforce
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/06/2023
» Concern over a domestic labour shortage has eased after the cabinet on Tuesday approved an extension to employment contracts that allow more than 200,000 migrant workers to keep their jobs.
Fruit prices hike on Chinese demand
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/05/2023
» Fruit prices have been consistently rising, driven by increasing demand from the Chinese market, improving transport services and falling shipping costs.
Businesses demanding half a million more migrant workers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/07/2022
» More than 500,000 additional foreign workers are needed to support agricultural product processing and food industries for export, construction, tourism and services, according to the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
UTCC notes sentiment uptick in December
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/01/2022
» Consumer and business sentiment rose in December, supported by the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, more tourism revenue and fresh government stimulus packages.
Exemption tops agenda as Chutima arrives for US talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/08/2018
» Thailand is set to resubmit a proposal to the US to review the country's potential exemption from higher tariffs on steel and aluminium products.