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Customs mulls duty hike on luxury goods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2026
» The Customs Department is considering raising import duties on luxury goods to increase government revenue.
Rethinking the central bank's role
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» With Thai economic growth this year expected to sink to its weakest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic shock, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn recently signalled a possible shift in the central bank's role, seeking more active engagement with problems in the real economy.
Gold traders seek clarity on new trading rules
Business, NAREERAT WIRIYAPONG and WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI, Published on 28/01/2026
» The Gold Traders Association (GTA) is asking the Bank of Thailand to clarify all the regulations it is set to enforce regarding gold trading, asking for more time to comply, particularly with the measure for online gold trading using dollar-based transactions.
EU and India agree on ‘mother of all’ trade deals
AFP, Published on 27/01/2026
» NEW DELHI - India and the European Union announced Tuesday the “mother of all deals”, a huge trade pact to create a market of two billion people, reached after two decades of negotiations.
Thai firms told to look for Indian business opportunities
Business, No byline, Published on 10/01/2026
» The Commerce Ministry is encouraging Thai businesses to explore opportunities within India's supply chains in green construction, real estate and e-commerce.
Thai dealers reiterate opposition to gold trading tax
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/01/2026
» Local gold traders have reiterated their strong opposition to a plan by the Bank of Thailand to impose a tax on gold trading to curb the baht’s appreciation, as they predict bullion prices could soar to US$5,000 an ounce now that US President Donald Trump has threatened other countries following the invasion of Venezuela.
Exporters face another tough year
Business, Published on 03/01/2026
» Thailand's exports in 2026 are expected to face volatility and challenges due to a global economic slowdown that is dampening demand in key trading nations.
OCBC, Bangkok Bank, First Abu Dhabi join Hong Kong's US$14 billion offshore yuan scheme
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/01/2026
» Leading banks from Southeast Asia and the Middle East, including Bangkok Bank, OCBC, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Qatar National Bank, have joined the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's (HKMA) expanded yuan liquidity facility, underscoring the city's push as a global offshore renminbi (RMB) business hub.
Gold sets 50th daily record this year on rate-cut bets and risk
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/12/2025
» NEW YORK — Gold rose to a record high — the 50th day it has done so this year — on escalating geopolitical tensions and prospects for more US rate cuts. Silver also set an all-time peak.
Tourists can convert digital assets into baht shortly
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/11/2025
» Tourists arriving in Thailand will soon be able to convert their digital assets into baht to spend during trips under the Tourist DigiPay initiative as authorities look to capitalise on the peak season.