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Adapting to a new world order
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/02/2026
» As the global order shifts rapidly to geopolitical tensions, evolving trade rules and technological competition that is reshaping economics, business leaders and analysts are urging the country to adapt to these changes.
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.
Pact expected to help double trade with European Union
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/03/2025
» The Thailand-EU free trade agreement (FTA), expected to be signed this year, will help double Thailand’s trade with the European Union (EU) from its current level, according to Somjai Phagaphasvivat, an independent political and economic analyst.
Rushing to strike a deal with Europe
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/02/2025
» A free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU is a top priority for the Thai government, while businesses on both sides support a pact.
Department eager to push free trade negotiations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/05/2023
» Thailand wants to increase free trade agreements (FTAs) to cover 80% of its global trade, spanning more than 50 countries, by 2027.
Thai children struggling to deal with rising cyberthreats
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/05/2022
» Thailand posted the third-worst result in the world in terms of children's ability to cope with online risks, above only Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, says global cybersecurity company Surfshark.
Indorama completes Oxiteno acquisition
Business, Published on 08/04/2022
» Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL), a global chemical company, has fully acquired a 100% stake in Brazil-based Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio.
Mexico Set to Become World's Largest Legal Cannabis Market
Business, Juan Montes, Published on 31/12/2020
» Mexico is home to the world's most powerful drug cartels, who have terrorized the country for years. But the country is poised to try something different in tackling the gangs by legalizing at least one of their products: marijuana.
Firm converts Arabian Desert air into bottled water
Business, Verity Ratcliffe of Bloomberg, Published on 15/07/2020
» Dubai: The Arabian Desert scarcely seems like an ideal place to source drinking water.
Study finds EU FTA may help exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/10/2019
» A free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU would increase Thai exports and GDP rather than harm them, according to a study by an independent research organisation, the Institute of Future Studies for Development (IFD).