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Business leaders meet at Government House with the PM as Trump prepares worldwide retaliatory tariffs

Business leaders meet at Government House with the PM as Trump prepares worldwide retaliatory tariffs

March 13, 2025

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Thailand faces US tariff threat as Trump targets global trade. PM meets business leaders to plan defence, promote local buying, and curb cheap Chinese imports… Read More ›

฿50 million on deposit before you can enter proposed new Thai casinos according to draft new complex law 

฿50 million on deposit before you can enter proposed new Thai casinos according to draft new complex law 

March 11, 2025

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Thailand’s cabinet debates legalising online gambling and luxury casinos to boost tourism. However, a proposed ฿50 million deposit requirement for casino entry sparks criticism, with… Read More ›

Trump hits Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs as he confirms reciprocal tariff regime from April 2nd

Trump hits Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs as he confirms reciprocal tariff regime from April 2nd

March 4, 2025

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Trump hits Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs as he confirms reciprocal tariff regime from April 2nd. Thailand braces for economic impact, while US manufacturing… Read More ›

Historic London talks as leaders realise they still need the United States and Trump to find peace in Ukraine

Historic London talks as leaders realise they still need the United States and Trump to find peace in Ukraine

March 3, 2025

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Leaders in Europe push for peace in Ukraine amid growing tensions, but US support remains critical for the success of negotiations. Thailand closely monitors the… Read More ›

US issues terror alert for its nationals in Bangkok following the repatriation of 48 Uyghurs to China

US issues terror alert for its nationals in Bangkok following the repatriation of 48 Uyghurs to China

February 28, 2025

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US warns Americans in Thailand of possible terror threat after Bangkok deports Uyghurs to China, sparking outrage in Washington. Thai PM faces backlash as human… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand cuts loan rates 25 basis points as the kingdoms battens down the hatches for a tough year

Bank of Thailand cuts loan rates 25 basis points as the kingdoms battens down the hatches for a tough year

February 26, 2025

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Bank of Thailand slashes rates as the economy braces for impact. Weak GDP, US tariffs and stagnant loan books spark fears, but officials insist the… Read More ›

PM intervenes in rising standoff between Pai locals and Israeli foreigners in the idyllic tourist town

PM intervenes in rising standoff between Pai locals and Israeli foreigners in the idyllic tourist town

February 18, 2025

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Tensions rise in Pai as PM Paetongtarn steps in to counter claims about Israeli tourists amid local unrest. Police crackdown on foreigners as reports of… Read More ›

Economic growth in 2025 faces growing downside risk as growth for 2024 now confirmed at only 2.5%

Economic growth in 2025 faces growing downside risk as growth for 2024 now confirmed at only 2.5%

February 17, 2025

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Thailand’s economy faces mounting risks in 2025 as growth slows to 2.5% in 2024. Experts warn of weak investment, lower export growth and looming US… Read More ›

Thailand waits on new Trump retaliatory trade tariffs to be launched within hours from the White House

Thailand waits on new Trump retaliatory trade tariffs to be launched within hours from the White House

February 13, 2025

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Thailand braces for Trump’s sweeping new tariffs as the US abandons decades of free trade. The move under a rarely used 1930 law threatens exports,… Read More ›

Tourism boss warns Thailand it is facing a Chinese blacklist if another security controversy erupts

Tourism boss warns Thailand it is facing a Chinese blacklist if another security controversy erupts

February 11, 2025

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Tourism boss warns of Chinese Blacklist threat. Thailand risks being blacklisted by China if another security controversy erupts, warns a top tourism leader. With tourism… Read More ›

Trump Presidency already having a heavy impact on Thailand even before he talks trade with Bangkok

Trump Presidency already having a heavy impact on Thailand even before he talks trade with Bangkok

February 8, 2025

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Trump’s policies shake Thailand as USAID shuts down, refugee aid collapses and 10% China tariffs threaten Thai exporting firms. Media, NGOs, and political groups face… Read More ›

Ung Ing finally gives the order. Thailand pulls the plug on scam centre electricity in Burma. Cut at 9 am

Ung Ing finally gives the order. Thailand pulls the plug on scam centre electricity in Burma. Cut at 9 am

February 5, 2025

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Thailand cuts power to Myanmar scam hubs after PM’s order. Thailand severed electricity to five Myanmar border areas at 9 am Wednesday, targeting scam centres.… Read More ›

Hopes dashed as the Thai economy sputtered in the 4th quarter of 2024. Only 2.5% growth now expected

Hopes dashed as the Thai economy sputtered in the 4th quarter of 2024. Only 2.5% growth now expected

January 31, 2025

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Thailand’s economy stumbles as growth slows to 2.5%—manufacturing slump and weak spending to blame. Officials warn of downside risks despite a tourism boost. EV confusion,… Read More ›

PM on a mission to China to ask President Xi Jinping to help rein in heavy online criticism of the kingdom

PM on a mission to China to ask President Xi Jinping to help rein in heavy online criticism of the kingdom

January 29, 2025

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PM Paetongtarn heads to China from February 5-8 to meet President Xi, seeking help to curb rising online criticism of Thailand. Tensions over tourism, crime,… Read More ›

New online TM 6 forms to be filled up by all travellers to Thailand starting from May 1st to bolster security

New online TM 6 forms to be filled up by all travellers to Thailand starting from May 1st to bolster security

January 28, 2025

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Thailand mandates new online TM6 forms for all travellers starting May 1st to enhance security and streamline entry processes. This move delays the foreign tourism… Read More ›

Chiang Mai professor slams Thai officials for failing to halt electricity sales to Burma’s online scam centres

Chiang Mai professor slams Thai officials for failing to halt electricity sales to Burma’s online scam centres

January 27, 2025

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Chiang Mai professor slams Thai government policy and inaction for aiding Myanmar scam hubs. Professor Pinkaew Luengaramsri condemns Thailand for supplying electricity to Myanmar’s criminal… Read More ›

Thaksin urges Sisaket voters to back Pheu Thai as it fixes economic foundations. Calls for AI in schools

Thaksin urges Sisaket voters to back Pheu Thai as it fixes economic foundations. Calls for AI in schools

January 25, 2025

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Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s Trump, rallies Sisaket voters to support Pheu Thai, promising to fix Thailand’s economic foundations. He calls for AI in schools and a… Read More ›

Civil servant in Bangkok nabbed for corruption at his office desk after receiving cash from a builder

Civil servant in Bangkok nabbed for corruption at his office desk after receiving cash from a builder

January 24, 2025

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Bangkok civil servant caught red-handed at his desk accepting ฿200k in a sting operation led by police. The bribe, linked to requested building permits, was… Read More ›

People’s Party MP and House Security panel Chairman calls for Thailand to cut off power to slave camps

People’s Party MP and House Security panel Chairman calls for Thailand to cut off power to slave camps

January 23, 2025

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MP Rangsiman Rome urges Thailand to cut electricity to Myanmar scam camps linked to warlord Saw Chit Thu, sanctioned for trafficking. He warns of Thailand’s… Read More ›

Deputy Finance Minister outlines bill to create an international financial services centre in Bangkok

Deputy Finance Minister outlines bill to create an international financial services centre in Bangkok

January 22, 2025

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Thailand’s cabinet to review plans for a world-class financial hub in Bangkok. The new centre aims to attract top global firms, enhance economic competitiveness and… Read More ›

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