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Thai-US talks to clarify tariff rules
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/08/2025
» Thailand will have detailed discussions with the United States regarding their new tariff agreement this month, according to Chantawit Tantasith, a deputy commerce minister.
Thai growth projections upgraded on lower US tariffs
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/08/2025
» The local private sector has increased its forecast for Thai GDP growth this year to 1.8-2.2%, rising from an estimate of 1.5-2% following the recent US decision to reduce tariffs on imports from Thailand from 36% to 19%.
‘Poland first’ president takes office in Warsaw
AFP, Published on 06/08/2025
» WARSAW - Poland’s new nationalist president Karol Nawrocki called for a “sovereign Poland” and promised to “fight those who are pushing the nation towards decline” as he was sworn in on Wednesday.
Police sting nabs online gun seller
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 06/08/2025
» KHON KAEN - Police arrested a 42-year-old man illegally selling firearms online in an undercover sting on Wednesday, and seized two semi-automatic pistols.
US envoy Witkoff arrives in Russia ahead of sanctions deadline
AFP, Published on 06/08/2025
» MOSCOW — United States envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Wednesday, state media reported, where he will meet with Russian leadership as President Donald Trump's deadline to impose fresh sanctions over Russia's offensive on Ukraine looms.
Thailand records another negative inflation reading in July
Reuters, Published on 06/08/2025
» Thailand's annual inflation rate was negative for a fourth straight month in July, driven by price drops in energy and some agricultural goods, but the Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday that the economy was not suffering from deflation.
Philippines to suspend rice imports
Reuters, Published on 06/08/2025
» MANILA — The Philippines, among the world's largest buyers of rice, will suspend rice imports for 60 days from Sept 1 to protect local farmers impacted by falling prices during the harvest season, the government said on Wednesday.
Thailand’s zero tariff vow to Trump still limits US imports
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/08/2025
» Thailand’s pledge to President Donald Trump of near-total market access for US goods includes key limits to protect some domestic industries, according to a government official, laying out the Southeast Asian nation’s terms for a tariff deal with Washington.
NFL buys 10% stake in ESPN, which buys NFL Network, RedZone
AFP, Published on 06/08/2025
» NEW YORK — The National Football League (NFL) sold its NFL Network and Sunday RedZone television show to the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) on Tuesday in exchange for a 10% equity stake in the US-based sports television network.
US axes mRNA vaccine contracts, casting safety doubts
AFP, Published on 06/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday announced it would terminate 22 federal contracts for mRNA-based vaccines, questioning the safety of a technology credited with helping end the Covid pandemic and saving millions of lives.