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Tariff talks turn trickier
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 24/11/2025
» Separating US tariffs from the Thai-Cambodian border dispute is like "rainfall without flash floods in Bangkok".
Thailand upbeat on exports to US
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Ranjana Wangvipula and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/11/2025
» Businessmen and economists are optimistic that the US will not be tough on trade negotiations with Thailand following Bangkok's suspension of its peace accord with Cambodia, saying US President Donald Trump is feeling domestic pressure to lower taxes to ease rising inflation.
New eco-friendly fuel shows promise
News, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 27/10/2025
» Shuttle buses carrying people to Yumeshima Island in Japan to join the Expo 2025 provided their last services on Oct 13, but their potential as new energy-powered vehicles is just beginning to gain momentum.
At least 16 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban
AFP, Published on 08/09/2025
» KATHMANDU - At least 16 protesters were killed Monday when Nepal police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption.
Surveying the wreckage
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Narumon Kasemsuk and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/08/2025
» Some pundits see warning signs for Thai economic prospects following the Constitutional Court's ruling that dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office for violating ethical standards in a leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen about a border dispute.
Tax changes for plug-in hybrid EVs approved
Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 29/04/2025
» The Thai cabinet has approved tax changes expected to encourage purchases of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), effective from Jan 1 next year.
Power bills capped for the rest of the year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas & Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 24/07/2024
» The cabinet has approved the capping of power bills at 4.18 baht per unit until the end of the year and set the diesel price ceiling at 33 baht per litre until Oct 31.
On the edge of a precipice?
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, Phusadee Arunmas and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/02/2024
» Tensions between the Bank of Thailand and the coalition government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who is also the finance minister, have been apparent for months and flared up last week after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to maintain interest rates at 2.5% following a political push for a reduction.
Crying out for a crisis
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Phusadee Arunmas, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Ranjana Wangvipula & Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/11/2023
» Is Thailand's economy in a crisis? The question has been echoed on every economic forum, TV debate and economic discussion on social media the past few weeks as politicians and analysts bicker over the necessity of the Pheu Thai Party's proposed 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme.
Turning over a new leaf
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula & Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/11/2023
» Plastic bags disrupted the paper packaging industry decades ago, but a plant-based alternative material being developed has the potential to reshape the sector once more.