Category: Business

United States Maintains 36% Tariff, Pressures Thailand for Trade Concessions

Bangkok: Thai stocks experienced volatility after the announcement that the United States would maintain a 36% retaliatory tariff on Thai goods, effective August 1. Analysts suggest that this move by the US may be a strategy to pressure Thailand into offering additional trade benefits. They recommend that Thailand establish a

Thai Stocks Drop by 4.53 Points in Morning Trading

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed this morning down 4.53 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand concluded the morning session at 1,118.47 points, marking a decrease of 4.53 points (-0.40%), with a trading value of approximately 15,258 million baht.

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US Maintains 36% Trade Tariff on Thailand, Aiming for Deal by August 2025

Bangkok: Krungsri Securities reports that the United States has sent a letter to maintain a 36% trade tariff on Thailand, among other countries, in an effort to expedite a deal before August 1, 2025. This move highlights the significance the US places on finalizing trade agreements with these nations. According

Comptroller General’s Department Pushes for Quick Procurement of 157 Billion Baht

Bangkok: The Comptroller General’s Department is taking swift action to expedite the procurement and hiring process as part of an economic recovery plan, with a substantial budget of 157 billion baht allocated for this purpose. Government agencies have been urged to act promptly in line with the economic recovery strategy.

Thai Agriculture Minister Urgently Considers Measures Against US Tariff Impact

Bangkok: “Athakorn” reveals that measures to reduce the impact on the agricultural sector from the Trump tax are being considered urgently. The Minister of Agriculture revealed that he has instructed his subordinate agencies to consider measures to reduce the impact on the agricultural sector from the 36% tariff imposed by