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Trump unveils slew of new tariffs, punishes Canada
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs Thursday on nearly 70 countries -- including a blistering 35% on neighbour Canada -- as he seeks to reshape global trade to benefit the US economy.
Office fears strait's closure could disrupt shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2025
» The possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz could increase transport costs and freight rates for Thailand, while also affecting inflation and exports to the Middle East, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
What’s New for the Thailand Elite Visa in 2024
Published on 18/03/2024
» New updates to Thailand’s premier long-term visa option: Thailand Privilege Elite Visa, the easiest and most rewarding way to stay in the Kingdom
Office trims GDP growth for 2023 by almost 1 point
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri & Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/01/2024
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) announced GDP expanded by only 1.8% in 2023, lower than the previous forecast by almost 1 percentage point, attributed to many negative factors affecting the economy, says director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Justifying the digital wallet scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2023
» The 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme is considered the flagship policy of the Pheu Thai-led coalition given its prominence in the election campaign.
Scheme expected to aid small firms
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 14/11/2023
» Following Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's statement last Friday about the government's 10,000-baht digital wallet handout to an estimated 50 million people, supported by lending of up to 500 billion baht, the private sector expects small businesses in the retail, service and tourism sectors to directly benefit.
Panel calls for Pao Tang app for stimulus money
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/11/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) supports the government using the Pao Tang app for the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme.
Opec+ holds reins to support oil prices amid uncertainties
Published on 20/10/2023
» In the third quarter of 2023 (1 July – 26 September), the average ICE Brent price increased by $7.5 per barrel QoQ to $85.5 per barrel due to tighter market supply, after OPEC and its allies (Opec+) collaborated to elevate prices.
Firms fret over oil price fluctuations
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Yuthana Praiwan and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/10/2023
» Concern the Israeli-Hamas conflict may escalate has led to worries over volatility in global crude oil prices.
Evaluating the impact of war
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/10/2023
» Geopolitical conflicts have tested the Thai economy the past few years, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine continuing as Israel and Hamas renew hostilities in the Middle East.