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Call for new instant VAT refund scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) wants the government to introduce an instant VAT refund scheme for tourists and set up a free-trade-zone sandbox in tourist destinations such as Phuket, with the aim of positioning Thailand as an Asean shopping hub.
US imposes new duties on solar imports from Southeast Asia
Bloomberg, Published on 22/04/2025
» The United States set new duties as high as 3,521% on solar imports from four Southeast Asian countries, delivering a win for domestic manufacturers while intensifying headwinds already threatening the country’s renewable power development.
Warrant out for Swiss man in Phuket assault case
Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Phuket Kwaeng Court has issued an arrest warrant for a Swiss man after he failed to attend a hearing for a ruling in a high-profile assault case involving a Thai doctor, according to the doctor’s lawyer.
Mainland tourists seek out US goods in Hong Kong amid trade war, but few buy
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/04/2025
» Hong Kong retailers have received a surge in inquiries from mainland Chinese tourists about the prices of high-end US products amid an ongoing trade war, but shop staff have said few end up buying and business has dipped during the Easter holiday.
Harvard sues Trump over US federal funding cuts
AFP, Published on 22/04/2025
» NEW YORK - Harvard sued US President Donald Trump's administration Monday in a sharp escalation of the fight between the prestigious university and the Republican, who has threatened its funding and sought to impose outside political supervision.
Global South will pay for trade war
Oped, Jayati Ghosh, Published on 22/04/2025
» US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have unleashed economic chaos, roiling stock and bond markets and triggering panic around the world, especially in lower-income countries that rely heavily on exports to the United States. The result could be an entirely manufactured global recession, with the developing world bearing the brunt.
Asean's strategy against US tariffs
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 22/04/2025
» On April 2, President Donald Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" quickly morphed into "Solidarity Day" for all 10 members of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
Earth needs real action
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/04/2025
» Today, countries across the globe mark Earth Day, an annual event aimed at demonstrating their commitment to protecting the environment. While Thailand is still plagued by a plethora of pollution-related problems, there are still reasons for Thais to remain optimistic.
Thailand faces lower tourist numbers
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/04/2025
» The average number of tourists from Asia that visit Thailand has dropped.
Sorenstam set to inspire at Blue Canyon
Sports, Published on 22/04/2025
» Swedish golfing icon Annika Sorenstam will make her way to Thailand to support and inspire junior golfers participating in her namesake tournament -- Annika Invitational Asia at Blue Canyon Country Club this week.