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‘US Plus One’ trade strategy gains ground
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/11/2025
» Amid US-China trade tensions, third countries such as Japan or Asean members are embracing a so-called "US Plus One" business strategy, diversifying partners and taking advantage of tariff gaps to expand exports and strengthen economic resilience despite Trump-era uncertainties.
Thailand and NZ press on amid tariff turmoil
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 11/04/2025
» Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to strengthen bilateral trade ties in all aspects through existing frameworks amid global trade challenges, which include the threat of high reciprocal tariffs in the United States.
Canada-Asean FTA in sight by 'next year'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/08/2024
» A free trade agreement (FTA) between Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is expected to be concluded by next year, according to Canadian and Thai officials who are privy to the talks.
Prayut meets CIA's Cohen
News, WASSANA NANUAM and MONGKOL BANGPRAPA, Published on 20/11/2021
» David Cohen, deputy director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), had a closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday during which they are believed to have touched on a number of topics including the security situation in Myanmar and Thailand's provision of humanitarian aid to the country.
Don meets Blinken, Duckworth about jabs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/09/2021
» Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai met Thai-born US senator Tammy Duckworth and US Secretary Of State Antony Blinken to discuss the US' intention to donate 1 million more doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to Thailand.
Kingdom eager to reconnect
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/05/2021
» Thailand is ready to join efforts to boost regional and global economic cooperation in a post-Covid-19 world, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told a Nikkei Forum event on Thursday.
Expats welcome Biden's victory
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/11/2020
» After four turbulent years under US president Donald Trump, American expatriates in Bangkok are saying the victory of president-elect Joe Biden promises to bring back some "normality" to their lives.
Pheu Thai Party frets over 'seat snatching'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/06/2020
» Opposition members in parliament are worried that the government coalition may snatch vacant House committee seats during the session on Wednesday, according to Pheu Thai whip Sutin Klungsang.
Committee to weigh up Asia-Pacific pact
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 27/05/2020
» The cabinet has agreed to set up a panel to consider whether Thailand should sign up to a controversial Asia-Pacific trade agreement, amid widespread concerns doing so may harm the agriculture industry.
Health employees call for recognition
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/05/2020
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) is calling on the state to elevate the status of some 150,000 temporary workers in the medical field across the kingdom to permanent staff in recognition of their hard work battling the Covid-19 pandemic.