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Thailand courts Portugal for EU trade deal, OECD membership
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/02/2026
» Thailand has formally sought Portugal’s support in accelerating negotiations on the European Union–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and advancing its bid to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by 2030.
Pact aims to rev up pharma patent use
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/12/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) held discussions with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to support the targeted development of health products. The collaboration aims to enhance health offerings to better serve an ageing society and address emerging diseases.
Bid to spur scam crackdown
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/10/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry will amend the second version of the emergency decree on the prevention and suppression of technology crime to allow Thai authorities to act against suspected sources of cross-border online scams by using white-hat hackers and proactive measures to address scam activities targeting Thailand.
Trump agrees to small reduction in Philippine tariffs
AFP, Published on 23/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday to reduce threatened tariffs on the Philippines, but only by one percentage point, after what he termed a successful meeting with his counterpart Ferdinand Marcos.
Philippines seeks US talks after tariff raised to 20%
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/07/2025
» The Philippines will hold further negotiations with the United States after President Donald Trump increased the planned tariff rate to 20% from 17%, said Manila’s ambassador to the US.
Thailand clears plan to exit US intellectual property watchlist
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/05/2025
» Thailand’s cabinet has approved a new framework for enforcement of intellectual property rights as the country seeks to exit from a US watchlist ahead of tariff talks with Washington.
A mutually beneficial pact
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/03/2025
» On March 13, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Thailand for deporting Uyghurs to China. Members also urged the European Commission to leverage ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to press Thailand to reform its lese majeste laws, release political prisoners, and cease the deportation of Uyghurs.
Unpacking the debt-to-GDP ratio
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party-led government has pursued aggressive fiscal policies, building on the work of the previous administration led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, which navigated the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. During Gen Prayut's tenure, two special emergency loan decrees were enacted, resulting in total borrowing of 1.5 trillion baht and prompting an increase in the public debt ceiling from 60% to 70% of GDP.
K-Asset sees appeal in high-dividend stocks, REIT funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/03/2025
» High-dividend stocks and real estate investment trust (REIT) funds are still yielding high returns in the Stock Exchange of Thailand as it remains attractive for medium and long-term investments, says Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset).
Minister seeks stronger US trade ties
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/02/2025
» The commerce minister has called on the US to strengthen trade relations and recognise Thailand as an integral part of its supply chain and a key manufacturing hub in the region.