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Thailand continues US tariff talks despite caretaker government, eyes new Cabinet approval
The Nation Thailand
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September 2, 2025
Commerce Ministry continues technical-level talks Deputy Commerce Minister Chantawit Tantasith said that technical-level talks on the Trump tariffs can proceed while awaiting policy-level decisions from the new Cabinet. The negotiations are being...
Thai political turmoil threatens growth, lifts rate cut bets
Bangkok Post
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September 2, 2025
PUBLISHED : 2 Sep 2025 at 09:48 With Thailand’s major political parties vying to form a new government — which may last only a few months — economists see further risks to economic growth and rising odds of steeper interest rate cuts. The country...
More than just trade: Singapore and Thailand double down on education ties after 60 years of friendship
The Independent Singapore
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September 2, 2025
BANGKOK: As Singapore and Thailand celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations, education has become a key part of their lasting partnership. Singapore wants to deepen this connection further. At the opening of the Singapore Education Fair 2025 in...
Thailand: Regulator orders increase in motor coverage limit
Asia Insurance Review
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Thailand's regulator, the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), has issued Registrar's Order No. 51/2568 to increase the coverage limit for both compulsory and voluntary motor insurance to a maximum of THB20m ($620,000) per incident, in order to...
Kasikornbank ditches key profit goal as Thai economy falters
The Business Times Singapore
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September 2, 2025
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s second-largest lender Kasikornbank abandoned a key earnings target on concerns that the already weak economy may deteriorate further, denting loan demand and increasing defaults. The commercial lender is unlikely to fulfil the...
asia Impasse in Thailand as big party stalls on deciding who to back for PM
Asiaone
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September 2, 2025
BANGKOK — The biggest party in Thailand's parliament held out on Monday (Sept 1) in deciding whom it would back to form the next government, prolonging uncertainty as two rival camps jostled for its crucial votes following the prime minister's...
Sri Lanka and Thailand Advance Labour Partnership Talks for Deployment of Skilled Workers
Lanka News Web
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September 2, 2025
September 02, Colombo (LNW): Efforts to formalise a large-scale labour recruitment initiative between Sri Lanka and Thailand have moved forward, with senior officials from both nations holding key discussions aimed at finalising a bilateral...
TikTok Shop launches e-commerce course with Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) to develop Thai entrepreneurship
The Nation Thailand
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September 2, 2025
"TikTok Shop continues to be committed to fostering a safe, sustainable, and inclusive e-commerce ecosystem that empowers businesses of all sizes, especially Thai MSMEs, to participate in the digital economy and scale online," said Mrs. Chanida...
Starker Thai-Baht drückt Pattayas Tourismus, Kosten steigen
Pattaya Mail
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September 2, 2025
Pattayas Nebensaison-Stimmung: Massage-Mitarbeiterinnen warten und hoffen auf den nächsten Tourbus. (Foto: Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Der thailändische Baht hält diese Woche stabil im Bereich von 31,80 bis 32,80 pro US-Dollar, eine Zahl,...
Three storms batter Thailand: expert clarifies risk of 2011-style floods
The Nation Thailand
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September 2, 2025
Losses in lives and property repeated year after year Seri stressed that flooding, flash floods, and river overflows are not caused solely by storms and heavy rain. Land-use practices, urban planning, roads, flood barriers, and drainage...
Thai Commerce Ministry sets official feed corn prices for 2025/26 season to protect farmers
Pattaya Mail
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September 1, 2025
Fresh feed corn fixed at 7.05 baht/kg in key provinces, while dried corn will fetch 9.80 baht/kg at mills, with strict enforcement against unfair pricing. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Commerce, led by Minister Jatuporn Buruspat, has issued...
Thailand eases drone restrictions with new CAAT order, effective nationwide except border provinces
Pattaya Mail
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September 1, 2025
From September 1–15, 2025, drone flights are permitted nationwide under CAAT regulations, with bans still in place along the Cambodia border and restricted zones near airports and military areas. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Civil Aviation Authority of...
From Michelin stars to Thai legends: Be part of the World Gourmet Festival 2025 in Bangkok
Channel News Asia
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September 2, 2025
Each night of the festival will feature a trio of signature experiences. Gourmet Discovery will showcase collaborations between global icons, Gourmet Encounters will bring together international chefs with Thailand’s finest, and Gourmet Icons will...
Strong Thai baht squeezes Pattaya tourism as costs rise
Pattaya Mail
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September 2, 2025
Pattaya’s low season mood: massage workers waiting, hoping for the next tour bus. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht is holding firm this week in the 31.80–32.80 per U.S. dollar range, a number that pleases market...
Northern Thailand battles flash floods while Pattaya basks in the sun
Pattaya Mail
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September 2, 2025
Tourists in Pattaya stroll the streets under umbrellas for shade, shielding themselves from the scorching sun, while northern Thailand battles heavy rains and flash floods. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – While Northern provinces...
Thailand Loses Its PM Again
Free Press Journal
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September 1, 2025
Where the courts and the military in Southeast Asia’s 2nd largest economy amuse themselves in a perennial game of musical chairs, the country’s premiers merely rise and fall. The dismissal of Thailand’s youngest prime minister, Paetongtarn...
Thailand casino legislation could return in 2026 if Pheu Thai forms coalition: Legal expert
Asia Gaming Brief
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September 1, 2025
Rather than viewing Thailand’s casino proposal as defeated, a Thai legal expert believes it could be revived by 2026 if political stability is achieved and the Pheu Thai Party forms a coalition government. In an interview with AGB, a Thai lawyer,...
World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Thailand And Vietnam : Sept 2, 2025
Bernama
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September 2, 2025
CAMBODIA 1.ANGKOR EARNS RM131 MILLION FROM TOURISTS -- FRESH NEWS Angkor Archaeological Park ticket sales reached RM131 million (US$31 million) in the first eight months. About 670,000 foreign tourists visited the ancient temple. The complex’s...
Waist-deep in Mae Sot: NTU students brave weather, overcome barriers to report from Thai border town
The Straits Times
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September 1, 2025
Wading through waist-high water during heavy rain, visiting a refugee camp and relying on Google Translate to communicate – these were what some Nanyang Technological University (NTU) communication studies students experienced before they started...
Heavy rain and strong winds forecast in Thailand; flash floods and high waves expected
The Nation Thailand
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September 2, 2025
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is as follows: North: Scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rain in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, Phichit and Phetchabun;...