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Thai manufacturers poised to take massive hit from US levy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/07/2025
» The proposed 36% tariff on US imports of Thai products could pile pressure on the manufacturing sector, with workers likely to bear the brunt, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Problems pile up for beleaguered cabinet
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/07/2025
» The private sector is urging the new cabinet to urgently address economic and agricultural challenges.
Thai auto sector urged to brace for impact of US tariffs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/03/2025
» The local automotive industry must prepare for the impact of US reciprocal tariff measures set to take effect next month, which could pile further pressure on the sector, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Thai growth outlook remains stable
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/02/2025
» Economists have maintained Thailand's 2025 GDP growth forecast following the Bank of Thailand's recent interest rate cut, saying more reductions are likely during the year to lift a stagnant economy amid a challenging global outlook.
Political risk weighs on economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/06/2024
» Thai politics is nearing a turning point, as next month the political fate of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the leader of the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) are scheduled to have their cases decided by the Constitutional Court.
Tourism threatened as risks pile up
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/10/2023
» War in Israel and reduced confidence after last week’s Bangkok mall shooting are expected to cause foreign arrivals to drop next week, though the private sector hopes the visa exemption scheme can resuscitate the market over the next two months.
PSH to rejig precast business via transfer
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/01/2023
» SET-listed developer Pruksa Holding Plc (PSH) will dilute its shares in the precast business through a share swap with General Engineering Plc (GEL) and will co-invest in logistics with Singaporean real estate firm Capitaland and Taiwan developer Ally Logistics Property to boost recurring income.
PIN accelerating sales in EEC in the final quarter
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/11/2022
» Industrial investment projects continue to pile up in Thailand, especially in targeted industries such as electric vehicles and smart electronics promoted by the government in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), says developer Pinthong Industrial Park Plc (PIN).
Key panel further cuts GDP forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2022
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) continues to cut its GDP forecast, with maximum growth down to 4%, while inflation is likely to soar to 5.5% based on the unsettled Russia-Ukraine war and Covid-19 outbreaks in China.
Tourism ministry unveils portal to assist visitors
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/12/2021
» Thailand has launched a new tourism website, aiming to make travel to the country easier for the 8-15 million tourists expected to visit next year.