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‘Little reprieve’ for Thailand after US tariff ruling
Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/02/2026
» The issue of US tariffs is expected to intensify now that the US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s use of an emergency powers law to impose them, Thai exporters and economists say.
Asian economies weigh latest Trump tariff moves
Reuters, Published on 21/02/2026
» HONG KONG - US trading partners in Asia started weighing fresh uncertainties on Saturday after President Donald Trump vowed to impose a new tariff on imports, hours after the Supreme Court struck down many of the sweeping levies he used to launch a global trade war.
Trump's new Iran threats rattle markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/02/2026
» RECAP: Most Asian equities fell and oil prices rose yesterday after Donald Trump ratcheted up Middle East tensions by hinting at possible military strikes on Iran if it did not make a "meaningful deal" in nuclear talks. The remarks put the brakes on a rebound in markets following an AI-fuelled sell-off earlier.
Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand's life insurance industry is on track for a milestone year, with total premiums for both life and non-life projected to exceed 1 trillion baht for the first time, driven by strong growth in health and critical illness coverage despite lingering economic headwinds.
Import duties plunge thanks to strong baht
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2026
» The exchange rate, economic conditions and free-trade agreements (FTAs) have affected import duty revenue for the Customs Department, with collections 8% below target for the first three months of fiscal 2026.
Tour operators insist on VAT relief
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2026
» Outbound tour operators will continue to push for the removal of value-added tax (VAT) from overseas tour packages sold to local travellers, arguing the charge is redundant given other taxes paid at destinations.
Call for new stimulus for EV sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand's automotive industry is urging the government to introduce new, non-monetary measures to stimulate demand for electric vehicles (EVs), including battery EVs (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs).
Tourism's 2-speed economy
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/02/2026
» Tourism is a key industry for Thailand, but over the past decade it has faced a critical challenge: income disparity, with a sharp divide between a handful of major destinations and second-tier locations.
Excise Department set to hit B578bn goal
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2026
» The Excise Department expects its revenue collection for this year to meet its target of 578 billion baht, after revenue collection during the first four months of fiscal 2026 exceeded the target by nearly 5%.
Gold slides below $5,000 as Lunar New Year holiday mutes trade
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/02/2026
» LONDON — Gold slipped further below US$5,000 an ounce in thin trading, with much of Asia closed for the Lunar New Year and after a US holiday on Monday.