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Trump tariffs take effect hiking trade levies to a 100-year high
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/04/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs are now in place, dealing a thunderous blow to the world economy as he pushes forward efforts to drastically reorder global trade.
PM adviser joins chorus calling for rate cut as risks mount
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/02/2025
» An adviser to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra reiterated the government's calls for the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to deliver more rate cuts this year to support Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.
15% VAT plan has PM vexed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has joined a chorus of critics in expressing concern over the Finance Ministry's proposal to double the level of value-added tax (VAT) from the current rate of 7%.
THAI complains about tardy engine checks
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/11/2024
» Thai Airways International has complained that its Rolls-Royce jet engines are spending more time than ever undergoing maintenance checks, adding to a chorus of criticism over the units.
Central bank chief sets terms for rate cut
Somruedi Banchongduang and News Agencies, Published on 24/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is open to cutting interest rates if economic and financial conditions warrant such a move, according to governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.
Rainbows that don't wash away
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/05/2024
» In the streets of many cities around the world, rainbow flags billow throughout June as a celebration of Pride Month, which symbolises the struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal rights for LGBTQIA+ people.
Industrialists join rate-cut chorus
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand should consider reducing interest rates in the second half to relieve the financial burden of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are facing tougher competition and an uncertain economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Deputy finance minister joins rate-cut chorus
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/01/2024
» HONG KONG - Interest rates in Thailand are “too high”, hurting people’s standard of living and weighing down the economy, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, who urged the Bank of Thailand to consider easing monetary policy.
Govt bows to pressure on foreign land buyers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/11/2022
» The cabinet yesterday approved a request by the Interior Ministry to withdraw a controversial bill on land ownership by foreigners, said official spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.
WTO chief: World economy edging into recession
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/09/2022
» The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) added her voice to a growing chorus of observers who see the global economy headed into a recession.