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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.
Call for strategy to cover circumvention
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/08/2025
» An academic has urged the government to develop a national strategy to tackle circumvention and adjust production structures by adding value to agricultural and industrial products, aligning with global trends.
Nation edgy as decision day looms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/07/2025
» The new US tariffs are set to have global repercussions and impact various countries unless negotiations for more favourable rates can be achieved prior to Aug 1.
India, Thailand to deepen ties with trade committee
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/01/2025
» Thailand and India plan to establish a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) between the nations to mitigate trade barriers and increase investment, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Shippers eye 5% growth goal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/09/2024
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is calling on the prime minister to set an annual average target of 5% export growth amid risk factors such as the baht's appreciation and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Shippers told to change tack
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/01/2024
» Thai exporters are being urged to promptly refine their export strategies given the escalating situation in the Red Sea that is affecting shipping costs and available vessel space while extending shipping duration.
Cabinet grants visa access to Japan firms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/12/2023
» The cabinet has approved visa exemptions for Japanese businesspeople travelling to Thailand for short-term business purposes not exceeding 30 days, for a period of three years, from Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2026.
Thailand explores trading opportunties with Romania
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/10/2023
» Thailand is poised to explore opportunities in the Romanian market, with the aim of leveraging the southeastern European country as another gateway to the European Union (EU).
Thailand mulls Korean pact
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/08/2023
» Thailand is in talks with South Korea to explore the possibility of establishing a free trade agreement (FTA).
Thai-India committee talks cover much ground
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/04/2023
» Thailand and India have agreed in principle to use electronic signatures and seals for certificates of origin on products, while pushing for the use of QR codes through the linkage of India's Unified Payments Interface system with Thailand's PromptPay system to support tourist spending.