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Trump boosts new tariff rate to 15% a day after announcing 10%
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/02/2026
» President Donald Trump said he will increase the global 10% tariff he announced one day earlier to 15%, stirring up more economic turbulence as he lashed out at the US Supreme Court over its ruling that his preferred mechanism for applying tariffs was illegal.
Oil drilling set to increase
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) is preparing to restart oil and gas exploration and production projects once a new government takes office following the Feb 8 general election, in a bid to attract multi-billion-baht investments and strengthen Thailand's long-term energy security.
GC Sets 4.40% Interest for Hybrid Debentures
Published on 06/11/2025
» PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a global leader in the chemical industry and the chemical flagship of PTT Group, has officially announced the interest rate for its Thai Baht-Subordinated Hybrid Debentures with the issuer’s right to early redemption (“Subordinated Hybrid Debentures”) at 4.40% per annum for the first five years and six months. The public offering is expected to take place during 27–28 November and 1–3 December 2025, through 12 financial institutions.
China ends levies on US farm products after fentanyl tariff cuts
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/11/2025
» BEIJING - China has halted retaliatory tariffs that it imposed on a range of US agricultural products, after Washington officially halved its fentanyl-related levies on Chinese goods.
TIDLOR Launches 3-Year Debenture with 2.70% Return
Published on 20/10/2025
» Tidlor Holdings Public Company Limited (“TIDLOR” or “the Company”) has announced the issuance of a three-year debenture offering a fixed annual interest rate of 2.70%, payable every six months throughout the term. The senior secured debenture, guaranteed by Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited, also includes an appointed debentureholders’ representative.
GC Issues New Hybrid Debentures to Bolster Growth
Published on 17/10/2025
» PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a global leader in the chemical business and the chemical flagship of PTT Group, has announced its plan to issue new Thai Baht-subordinated hybrid debentures. The debentures are expected to be offered to the general public through a Public Offering (PO) in late 2025 as part of GC’s ongoing Deleveraging Programme. The initiative aims to strengthen the company’s long-term capital structure, enhance financial flexibility, and ensure readiness amid global economic and geopolitical challenges — driving GC towards high-value, low-carbon sustainable growth.
Practising purity
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 17/10/2025
» The annual Vegetarian Festival returns in this ninth lunar month. This year, the 10-day festivity falls from Oct 21 to 29. Every year, vegetarian options become more diverse and vibrant given that consumers increasingly opt for veganism due to various reasons.
US government enters shutdown as Congress fails to reach funding deal
AFP, Published on 01/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US government began shutting down after midnight Wednesday as lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding.
Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2025 Opens with a Historic Celebration
Published on 25/09/2025
» Siam Paragon reaffirms its position as Thailand’s premier luxury watch destination, showcasing the country’s most extensive collection of world-class watch brands. With a commitment to establishing Thailand as the emerging “hub of horological culture” in Southeast Asia, the iconic lifestyle destination hosted an exclusive celebration — Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week: Opening Ceremony.
Bangkok Watch Week 2025 Elevates Global Horology
Published on 24/09/2025
» Siam Paragon has partnered with more than 30 internationally renowned watch brands to stage a landmark celebration of fine timepieces. The grand opening of Bangkok Watch Week 2025 was marked by the presence of founders and senior executives from prestigious maisons, who are sharing their philosophies and visions during The Symposium. Throughout the week, collectors and enthusiasts are invited to immerse themselves in exclusive experiences — from curated exhibitions and world-class workshops led by Swiss watchmakers to the unveiling of rare and exceptional timepieces from celebrated brands.