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Thailand 'can't match' Vietnam's US tariff proposals
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/07/2025
» Thailand cannot offer the same kind of trade proposals to the United States as Vietnam did, warns Somjai Phagaphasvivat, an expert in international economics, who added that Vietnam was able to remove tariffs on all US imports because it has free trade agreements (FTAs) with 27 countries, which have already reduced most of Vietnam's import tariffs to zero.
Sansiri confident in Phuket's potential as economic driver
Business, Published on 29/11/2024
» Sansiri Plc, a leading real estate developer in Thailand, has reaffirmed its commitment to Phuket, emphasising the island's potential as a key strategic hub for driving economic growth.
TAT targets B7bn revenue for Ranong
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/01/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set its sights on increasing the tourism revenue of Ranong province to 7 billion baht this year, up from 6.72 billion baht in 2023.
Phuket demands reform of COE
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 29/09/2021
» Phuket tourism operators are proposing a set of rule amendments to improve the number of sandbox travellers.
Call for concrete reopening plan
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 28/09/2021
» Business operators in soon-to-be-reopened provinces have urged the government to impose a clear and decisive plan to attract tourists back during the upcoming high season.
Business body seeks incentives to stimulate foreign demand
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/09/2021
» The Phuket sandbox will help revive the residential market in the province next year, but a local business body is calling on the government to provide one-stop services and incentives to boost demand from foreign buyers.
Bangkok's reopening to be postponed
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/09/2021
» Bangkok's reopening for inoculated tourists will be delayed by two weeks as most of the city's residents are still waiting for their second jabs, while the tourism ministry has pledged to open the city to bring at least 1 million international tourists this year.
International arrivals picked to nosedive in 2021
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 03/08/2021
» International arrivals may be as low as 500,000 this year as Thailand's third-quarter prospects remain gloomy, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
New sports minister commits to e-sports
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/07/2019
» The new tourism and sports minister, Pipat Ratchakitprakan, has vowed to support e-sports, hoping Thailand improves its capacity to host international competitions.
Thai Hotels Association seeking official support for Green Hotels
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/07/2019
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) will seek support from the new government to help increase the number of properties that meet the Green Hotel standard.