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Pundits call for balance on trade and border issues
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/11/2025
» Pundits say the government must strike a fine balance between economic benefit and national sovereignty regarding the border dispute with Cambodia, as the prolonged conflict not only dampens prospects for Thailand's trade talks with the US, but also riles domestic political stability.
Edging away from conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/09/2025
» The ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is having a notable economic effect on both nations and their investors, which may cause foreign investors to re-evaluate their business strategies, particularly the Thailand Plus One model that allows them to leverage Thailand's robust infrastructure while taking advantage of lower labour costs in neighbouring countries, such as Cambodia.
Paetongtarn’s suspension hits Thailand's troubled economy
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/07/2025
» Thailand’s ruling coalition was already fraying when a court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday, raising fresh doubts about her survival, the country’s economy and the future of a dynasty that has loomed over the Southeast Asian nation for decades.
Cambodia’s economic response downplayed
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/06/2025
» The economic measures Cambodia has taken against Thailand in response to the countries’ border dispute indicate the nation is a few steps ahead of its neighbour, both in terms of retaliation and its posture in negotiations, says an analyst.
Pundits upbeat on US tariff agreement
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/05/2025
» An international affairs academic and a leading economist are partially optimistic Thailand can reach an agreement with Washington over the latter's stiff reciprocal tariffs, though challenges remain as the levies have already affected the global trading system.
A mutually beneficial pact
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/03/2025
» On March 13, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Thailand for deporting Uyghurs to China. Members also urged the European Commission to leverage ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to press Thailand to reform its lese majeste laws, release political prisoners, and cease the deportation of Uyghurs.
Thai investigation ‘clears BYD over discounts’
Reuters, Published on 29/11/2024
» The Consumer Protection Board in Thailand has cleared the Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD of wrongdoing over discount practices that prompted complaints from BYD owners and a subsequent investigation, two sources familiar with the matter said.
China seeks upgrade of massive trade zone with Asean amid US hostility
South China Morning Post, Published on 10/11/2022
» China is expected to start talks with Southeast Asian nations about an upgrade to their giant free-trade zone in a potential boost to the stability of Beijing's manufacturing supply chains amid mounting rivalry with the United States.
Wasted Year
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/02/2022
» Once perceived as Asia's final frontier, Myanmar has been tested severely by dual shocks -- a surge in Covid-19 cases in 2021 and the military coup that has brought its economy close to a standstill and left its people suffering from ongoing violence.
Taiwan's next steps
Asia focus, Yu-hsiang Wang, Published on 16/03/2020
» Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has become well-known over the past four years for her firm stand against China's claims to the island republic, to the consternation of Beijing.