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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.
'Political vacuum' sparks jitters
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/06/2023
» The private sector has expressed concern that any delay in the formation of a new government may have an adverse impact on the economy.
200 UTN posters in Northeast destroyed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2023
» Somsak Thepsutin, a key Pheu Thai Party figure, has pledged to promote traditional animal sports to draw more foreign tourists and stimulate the local economy.
A turbulent economic ride
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2022
» The spotlight in the business sector this year has been on policy rate hikes, the revival of tourism and the telecom mega-merger.
The sweet smell of success
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2022
» Though Thailand faces gloomy economic prospects with a surge in inflation, higher energy prices and persistent Covid outbreaks, a performance by Thai rapper Danupha "Milli" Khanatheerakul at the Coachella Festival in California that was capped by her eating khao nieo mamuang (mango sticky rice) on stage went viral on social media, reigniting buzz over the influence of soft power.
Race to end restrictions
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2022
» After plaguing Thailand for two years with physical and economic ailments, the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to be downgraded to an endemic from July 1, marking a significant step towards full economic recovery.
Mixed reactions to scrapping tests
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/03/2022
» The business sector voiced a varied response to the government's latest decision to scrap the mandatory pre-departure coronavirus test for visitors starting next month.
Oil price fears spike in conflict
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/02/2022
» Business leaders are increasingly worried about the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, with rising oil prices threatening to drive up living costs.
Tourism operators slam Level 4 announcement
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/02/2022
» Tourism operators have thrashed the government announcement increasing the Covid-19 alert to Level 4, insisting state policy should enable people to live with the virus instead of limiting travel activities.
Oil's threat to recovery
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2022
» Entrepreneurs feel they cannot continue to maintain stable prices of goods much longer as soaring energy costs are making waves across the board, dealing a blow to both emerging businesses such as delivery services as well as laggards like tourism.