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Parties told to put economy before political bargaining
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has called on political parties to prioritise economic expertise over political bargaining as they scramble to form a new government following the general election.
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.
China says to impose extra 55% tariffs on some beef imports
AFP, Published on 01/01/2026
» BEIJING — China said on Wednesday it will impose additional 55% tariffs on some beef imports from countries including Brazil, Australia and the United States that exceed a certain quantity from Jan 1.
Finansia X rejects money laundering claim
Business, Published on 15/11/2025
» The SET-listed investment bank Finansia X (FSX) has denied allegations that the company and its executives are linked to a money laundering network, saying such media reports are false.
Rice mills call for action as prices deteriorate
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/11/2025
» As Thai rice prices have hit a 20-year low, more than 90% of rice mills are facing losses while farmers are struggling with debt repayment.
Thailand approves big jump in US corn imports
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 11/11/2025
» Thailand’s cabinet has agreed to increase the amount of feed corn the country imports from the United States and to cut the tariff to zero, as part of ongoing trade negotiations with Washington, an official said on Tuesday.
E-commerce group weighs new duty rules
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/11/2025
» There are two sides concerning the Customs Department's preparations for the imposition of import duties on goods valued less than 1,500 baht on Jan 1, 2026, according to Kulthirath Pakawachkrilers, president of the Thai e-Commerce Association.
Thailand back on world's radar: PM
Post Reporters, Published on 02/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul claims Thailand is now back on the world's radar as a result of the government's successful participation in the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur and the 32nd Apec Summit in Gyeongju.
Second phase of co-payment scheme likely
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2025
» The government is studying the feasibility of launching a second phase of the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme, following an overwhelmingly positive public response on day one of its rollout, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said.
Co-payment, welfare card schemes backed to lift GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry expects the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme and increased allowances under the state welfare card programme to lift private consumption by 0.87 percentage points.