Pundit Claims China Will Benefit from Tariff Decision
According to Sompop Manarungsan, president of the Panyapiwat Institute of Management, U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy may ultimately strengthen China and signal a trend of relocating manufacturing bases from…
BBL Reports 20% Increase in Net Profit for First Quarter
Bangkok Bank (BBL) reported a 20% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, driven by a significant rise in fee-based income, despite a decrease in loan…
Bitcoin Falls 20% Amid Trading and Stagflation Concerns
Ongoing trade tensions and fears of stagflation have led to a 20% drop in the price of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, during the first quarter of this year, with analysts…
Thailand Develops Strategy for Tariff Negotiations with the US
Thailand is set to engage in discussions with officials from the Trump administration next week to seek relief from a proposed 36% reciprocal tariff on its goods, with government officials…
Neta Auto Aims to Increase Investment in Thailand
Undeterred by Washington’s new auto tariff policy, Neta Auto Thailand, the Thai subsidiary of the Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer Neta Auto, is planning to boost its investment in…
Call for Thai Government to Reevaluate Restrictions on US Imports
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra revealed that he has been in contact with individuals close to US President Donald Trump to discuss tariff issues between Thailand and the United States.…
G-7 Central Banks Brace for Initial Reactions to U.S. Tariff Turmoil
The recent monetary policy decisions by the Group of Seven (G-7) countries, following the upheaval caused by President Donald Trump’s trade war, may lead to differing strategies across the Atlantic.…
Tesla Halts New Orders in China for Two Imported U.S.-Made Models
Tesla has paused new orders for the Model S and Model X vehicles on its Chinese website, as reported by Reuters on Friday, amid escalating tensions in the trade war…
Central Bank States Low Thai Inflation ‘Does Not Hinder Growth’
The governor of the Bank of Thailand, Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, stated that low inflation in Thailand is not an indication of deflation and does not hinder economic growth. His comments were…
IMF Advocates for Enhanced Financial Stability in Thailand
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is calling on Thailand to bolster household financial security in order to address the nation’s persistently high household debt levels. In its Country Focus report…