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Tariff talks turn trickier
Business, Published on 24/11/2025
» Separating US tariffs from the Thai-Cambodian border dispute is like "rainfall without flash floods in Bangkok".
Funds approved for phase 2 of co-payment scheme
Published on 18/11/2025
» The government plans to use the central budget to fund the second phase of the popular “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme to stimulate consumption.
Thailand upbeat on exports to US
Business, Published on 18/11/2025
» Businessmen and economists are optimistic that the US will not be tough on trade negotiations with Thailand following Bangkok's suspension of its peace accord with Cambodia, saying US President Donald Trump is feeling domestic pressure to lower taxes to ease rising inflation.
Council warns of tariff impact on GDP growth
Business, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Thai economy must brace for the impact of the US's reciprocal tariff policy, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), which projects next year's GDP growth will slow to 1.7%, down from an estimated 2% this year.
Co-pay boon for food delivery giants
Business, Published on 13/11/2025
» Grab reports receiving more than 1 million orders under the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, while Line Man Wongnai has recorded 2 million orders.
Minister keen on buying back mass transit lines
Business, Published on 25/10/2025
» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says buying back all private mass transit lines is necessary to maintain affordable travel fares for the public, though the Finance Ministry insists there are no plans for such a purchase.
Ekniti gets nod to lead key US trade talks
Published on 15/10/2025
» The cabinet has appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas to lead a strategic task force to drive trade negotiations with the United States, identifying US tariff talks and the Thai-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as top priorities over the next four months.
Edging away from conflict
Business, 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.
Co-payment scheme ‘might favour people in tax system’
Business, Published on 10/09/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has endorsed the idea of granting greater benefits under the Khon La Khrueng co-payment stimulus scheme to people who file tax returns.
Pundits view outsider prime minister as long shot
Business, Published on 04/09/2025
» The probability that an outsider will be selected as prime minister as Thailand struggles with political turbulence is slim, say observers in the business and academic sectors.