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Reform agenda to the fore
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2025
» Although Thai businesses are relieved the US has reduced its import tariff on Thai goods to 19%, on par with other countries in the region, improving long-term competitiveness remains a challenge for domestic firms, in addition to attracting foreign investment.
Thailand holds its breath
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for American products.
PM: We'll get Trump deal done
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday gave assurances that talks with the United States over tariff hikes would bear fruit before President Donald Trump's extended deadline.
US tariff saga puts wage hike on ice
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2025
» The government's pledge to raise the minimum wage to 400 baht hit a roadblock on Tuesday after the tripartite board delayed its decision amid employers' concerns over an economic fallout following the recent US tariff changes.
Developing the future workforce
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2025
» Large-scale layoffs have continued in recent months, indicating ongoing economic challenges. Contributing factors include a decline in domestic purchasing power and growing external pressures, caused by the trade war.
Congestion charge for Bangkok gets governor Chadchart's nod
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt backs the Transport Ministry's plan to levy a congestion fee on vehicles entering central Bangkok streets to fund a flat 20-baht fare policy for every electric train line.
Call for measures to prop up Thai steel
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/09/2023
» The Iron and Steel Institute of Thailand is calling on the Srettha Thavisin government to bolster the local steel industry, which plays a key role in helping build national security and reduces dependence on imports.
Practice what you preach
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2023
» Political parties promised several populist pledges for the general election to entice voters, including a controversial 10,000-baht handout via digital wallets to those aged 16 and over; a hike in minimum daily wages to 600 baht; an increase of minimum monthly salaries for university graduates to 25,000 baht; debt suspension for farmers; an immediate cut in electricity tariffs; and a rise in the monthly allowance for people aged 60 and over to 3,000-5,000 baht, up from 600-1,000 baht.
The critical first 100 days
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/05/2023
» Business leaders have begun to think about the outlook for Thailand in the first 100 days under a new administration, with the poll less than a week away.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to levy land taxes in full
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/08/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to fully collect land and building taxes on land used for agricultural purposes after landlords and property owners allegedly exploited tax cuts to avoid higher taxes, a source said.