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'We really need to talk'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2025
» With trade tensions exacerbated by the US's reciprocal tariffs, key business sectors are calling on the Thai government to prioritise negotiations with Washington during the 90-day pause, as the nation is expected to be one of the hardest hit from the tariff rate of 36%, which is significantly higher than the regional and global average.
Bangkok earns B4.1bn from Songkran
Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2025
» Bangkok generated the most revenue in the country during the Songkran holiday, with spending estimated at 4.1 billion baht, but the hotel occupancy rate nationwide dropped by 10 percentage points due to continuing weakness in Chinese arrivals, tourism officials said on Friday.
Investors still deemed bearish
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/04/2025
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations' (Fetco) investor confidence index (ICI) remained in the bearish zone last month, with the local economic slowdown, the trade war, and international conflicts being the main factors limiting confidence.
Govt to buy more from US
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2025
» The government has pledged to increase imports of energy, aircraft and agricultural products from the United States as part of its offer to mitigate the impact of the US' 36% tariff on Thai exports, says Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Thai rice to be hit hard by US tariffs, MP urges action
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/04/2025
» The rice export sector is being told to brace for impacts caused by the 36% tariff on imports from Thailand announced by US President Donald Trump, while the government is being urged to negotiate for a lower tariff rate.
FTI pushes for tougher steel checks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/04/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has put forward recommendations to address the issue of substandard steel in Thailand in the wake of the collapse of the 30-storey State Audit Office, following concerns that substandard steel played a role in the disaster.
MoUs mark elevation of Nepal ties on PM's visit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2025
» Thailand signed eight memoranda of understanding (MoU) and agreements with Nepal on Wednesday, elevating their cooperation in key areas including tourism and education.
Banking services remain uninterrupted despite earthquake
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/04/2025
» Business executives and capital market regulators resumed their normal operations shortly after the earthquake that hit Bangkok and most parts of Thailand on Friday, pointing out that measures are in place to handle the aftermath.
Task force to probe Social Security Fund investment record
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/03/2025
» The Social Security Board (SSB) will form a task force to review past Social Security Fund (SSF) investments amid financial management concerns following the purchase of a building allegedly at an inflated price.
More funds to fight invasive fish scourge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/03/2025
» The government has approved a budget of 98.4 million baht to eliminate an additional 3,000 tonnes of blackchin tilapia in its latest effort to control the invasive fish species.