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Pundits call for balance on trade and border issues
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/11/2025
» Pundits say the government must strike a fine balance between economic benefit and national sovereignty regarding the border dispute with Cambodia, as the prolonged conflict not only dampens prospects for Thailand's trade talks with the US, but also riles domestic political stability.
Edging away from conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/09/2025
» The ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is having a notable economic effect on both nations and their investors, which may cause foreign investors to re-evaluate their business strategies, particularly the Thailand Plus One model that allows them to leverage Thailand's robust infrastructure while taking advantage of lower labour costs in neighbouring countries, such as Cambodia.
Pundits upbeat on US tariff agreement
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/05/2025
» An international affairs academic and a leading economist are partially optimistic Thailand can reach an agreement with Washington over the latter's stiff reciprocal tariffs, though challenges remain as the levies have already affected the global trading system.
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.
Dark day clouds growth outlook
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Lamonphet Apisitniran & Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/02/2020
» Feb 8, 2020 will be remembered as one of the darkest days in Thailand's history. What initially appeared to be a tranquil weekend holiday turned to terrible tragedy as many lives were lost when a distressed soldier went on a shooting rampage in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
Coalition of the chilling
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/04/2019
» Thailand's much-anticipated general election is over, but the dust has not settled and the unofficial results have fanned anguish and uncertainty over who will form a new government.
Trade war drags on export forecast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/02/2019
» Thai exports are projected to grow by 3-4% at best this year, as the ongoing trade war is unlikely to end any time soon, economists told a forum on the spat.