BANGKOK, THAILAND — A slow economic recovery will keep soybean crush in Thailand in 2023-24 and 2024-25 well below the five-year pre-pandemic average, according to a Global Agricultural Information …
Thailand Contemplates Protective Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amidst Surging Trade Deficit
The Thai government is considering imposing a VAT on Chinese goods priced less than 1,500 baht that are routed through Thailand’s free trade zones.
Over 20 local brands eye overseas expansion in Philippines
This year’s expo showcased over 700 brands, with international exhibitors from Thailand, Singapore, South Korea and the US …
Bank of Thailand ignores Srettha’s pressure to cut interest rate
BANGKOK — When Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin convened a meeting last week to discuss his flagship stimulus program, he called for the man who has become his primary economic adversary — …
Swiss Citizen Triggers Uproar In Thailand
A Swiss man living in Thailand lost his temper for a moment and sparked an unprecedented witch hunt. The Thai authorities have been forced to act.
Thailand now ranked second in food tourism but still behind frontrunner Japan, according to international survey
Food is a source of pride for Thailand’s tourism sector, jointly promoted by the government and the private sector.
Red Shirt’s return sparks hope for democratic renewal in Thailand
“EXILE” will be the word of the year for Thailand in 2024. In March, Jakrapob Penkair, former Thai minister and leader of the Red Shirt movement, returned after a 15-year self- imposed exile. He was detained by authorities upon arrival following …
As Thailand revels in Songkran water fights, tourist hub Samui suffers through drought
The resort island is facing days without running water, even as the country celebrates new year with water fights
Fall of Myanmar town to rebels sends people fleeing into Thailand
By Panu Wongcha-um MAE SOT, Thailand (Reuters) -Hundreds of refugees crossed over the river frontier between Myanmar and Thailand on Friday following the fall of a strategic border town to rebels fighting Myanmar’s military junta.
Thailand kicks off Songkran water festival with a splash
Revellers in Thailand started the traditional new year or Songkran water festival with a splash on Friday, cooling off from the city’s heat by throwing water at each other on the streets of the capital Bangkok.