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Global funds shun Thai markets on election risks, policy stasis
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/02/2026
» Thailand’s inability to revive its economy has left its stocks and bonds in an unenviable position: cheap, unloved and increasingly irrelevant.
Japan remains a favourite among Thai travellers
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/01/2026
» After securing more than 40 million foreign arrivals for the first time in 2025, Japan is expected to continue attracting Thai travellers this year despite a possible three‑fold increase in the departure tax to ¥3,000, though high airfares remain a factor to monitor.
Rocky year eyed for auto parts makers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thai auto parts makers could face a rough 2026 as Mexico, a key car assembler, now imposes tariffs on goods, including car components, from countries without free trade agreements (FTAs).
Federation of Thai Industries seeks support for plastics, petrochemicals
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/09/2025
» The Anutin Charnvirakul government must speed up efforts to help the plastic and petrochemical industries deal with the impact of US tariffs, as well as seek business opportunities from green product development, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thai investors still upbeat on global outlook
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/09/2025
» Thai institutional investors are maintaining "cautious optimism" about the global economy thanks to interest rate cuts, although they remain wary of persistent geopolitical tensions and trade conflicts that could weigh on growth, according to the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC).
Political drift worries Bank of Thailand chief
Published on 03/09/2025
» Thailand’s economic growth next year is looking increasingly at risk amid a possible delay in the budget because of a political deadlock, according to outgoing central bank governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.
Breaking down the details of US tariffs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2025
» Following the US implementation on Aug 7 of a 19% reciprocal tariff on imported Thai goods, some questions remain. The Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN) and the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) have clarified some concerns.
Clouds clearing on the economic front
Business, InnovestX Securities, Published on 23/08/2025
» Following a tense trade war period, the global economic and trade outlook has become clearer. The US settled on tariffs for most trading partners, with developed markets such as Europe and Japan facing 15% rates, and developing countries including Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines receiving rates of 19-20%.
His Majesty endorses Vitai’s appointment as Bank of Thailand chief
Bloomberg, Published on 10/08/2025
» His Majesty the King has endorsed the appointment of Vitai Ratanakorn as the nation’s new central bank governor, more than two weeks after the cabinet picked the seasoned banker for the coveted role.
HSBC touts Indian wedding tourism
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/07/2025
» Wedding tourism presents a significant opportunity to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) from India into Thailand, given the strong business ties between the two countries, according to HSBC.