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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.
‘Little reprieve’ for Thailand after US tariff ruling
Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/02/2026
» The issue of US tariffs is expected to intensify now that the US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s use of an emergency powers law to impose them, Thai exporters and economists say.
Asian economies weigh latest Trump tariff moves
Reuters, Published on 21/02/2026
» HONG KONG - US trading partners in Asia started weighing fresh uncertainties on Saturday after President Donald Trump vowed to impose a new tariff on imports, hours after the Supreme Court struck down many of the sweeping levies he used to launch a global trade war.
K-Research upgrades Thai growth outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/02/2026
» Following a surprise growth result for the fourth quarter of 2025 and an improved performance over the past year, Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) has upgraded its outlook for the Thai economy.
Trump's new Iran threats rattle markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/02/2026
» RECAP: Most Asian equities fell and oil prices rose yesterday after Donald Trump ratcheted up Middle East tensions by hinting at possible military strikes on Iran if it did not make a "meaningful deal" in nuclear talks. The remarks put the brakes on a rebound in markets following an AI-fuelled sell-off earlier.
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 20/02/2026
» WASHINGTON - The US Supreme Court on Friday struck down the sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump has pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies, rejecting one of his most contentious assertions of his authority in a ruling with major implications for the global economy.
Tourism's 2-speed economy
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/02/2026
» Tourism is a key industry for Thailand, but over the past decade it has faced a critical challenge: income disparity, with a sharp divide between a handful of major destinations and second-tier locations.
Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/02/2026
» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors who may engage in illegal activities, as well as risking an increase in property prices, making housing less affordable for local residents.
Excise Department set to hit B578bn goal
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2026
» The Excise Department expects its revenue collection for this year to meet its target of 578 billion baht, after revenue collection during the first four months of fiscal 2026 exceeded the target by nearly 5%.
Foreign arrivals down 7.6% so far this year
Reuters, Published on 17/02/2026
» Thailand's foreign tourist arrivals dropped 7.59% year-on-year in the period Jan 1 to Feb 15, to about 5.07 million people, the Tourism Ministry said on Tuesday.