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Minister meets leaders of US-based Thai firms
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/11/2025
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has held talks with representatives of US-based Thai businesses to discuss their needs and how Thailand can respond to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and improve the competitiveness of Thai products in the US market.
Siam Cement commits another $500m to Vietnam
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/11/2025
» Siam Cement Plc plans to invest another $500 million at its biggest petrochemical plant in Vietnam as Thailand’s largest industrial conglomerate ramps up operations abroad to halt an earnings slump.
Funds approved for phase 2 of co-payment scheme
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/11/2025
» The government plans to use the central budget to fund the second phase of the popular “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme to stimulate consumption.
New tourism stimulus plans proposed
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports will ask the cabinet to approve more stimulus measures, including a travel co-payment scheme dubbed “Tour Thai Khon La Khrueng” and more free domestic flights for foreign visitors.
Thai deficit to shrink by 8.4% in fiscal 2027
Reuters and Online Reporters, Published on 18/11/2025
» Thailand’s budget deficit in the 2027 fiscal year will be 8.4% lower than in the current fiscal year, the government said on Tuesday.
Several major China travel agencies halt Japan trip sales amid growing row
Kyodo News, Published on 18/11/2025
» Several major Chinese travel agencies have halted sales of Japan-bound trips, industry sources said on Monday, after the Chinese government urged its citizens not to visit the neighbouring country last week amid an escalating diplomatic row over Taiwan.
Court revokes permission allowing foreign pilots for domestic flights
Online Reporters, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Supreme Administrative Court has overturned a controversial announcement by the Labour Ministry that allowed foreign pilots to work temporarily on domestic routes.
Bitcoin ETF investors in the red After $89,600 level breaks
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/11/2025
» NEW YORK — The Bitcoin rally that welcomed a wave of new investors through easy-to-access exchange traded funds (ETFs) has officially gone underwater.
'Baby Shark' creator Pinkfong shares surge up to 62% on debut
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/11/2025
» SEOUL — Baby Shark creator Pinkfong Co jumped as much as 62% in its trading debut as investors snapped up the studio behind YouTube’s most-viewed jingle, following strong demand for the small initial public offering (IPO).
491,000 Japan-bound air tickets cancelled as China warns people to avoid travel amid spat
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/11/2025
» Chinese airlines have recorded about 491,000 cancellations of tickets to Japan since Saturday - roughly 32% of their total bookings to the typically popular destination - after Beijing advised citizens to avoid travelling there amid a diplomatic spat, according to a veteran aviation analyst.