April 10, 2025

Pig Farmers Protest Against American Pork Imports in Thailand

Bangkok: The National Swine Raisers Association has taken a firm stand against the potential importation of American pork into Thailand, fearing detrimental impacts on local agriculture and consumer health. The association’s president, Mr. Sittiphan Thanakiatpinyo, led a group of swine farmers from various regions to submit a letter to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira. The

Pichai Sees US Tariff Delay as Opportunity for Trade Negotiations

Bangkok: “Pichai,” Deputy Prime Minister, believes the recent delay in the United States’ retaliatory tariff measures offers a strategic opening for countries to negotiate trade balances with the US. He is set to invite business operators to engage in discussions with three key ministries to establish clear import-export regulations. Addressing concerns from pig farmers regarding agricultural imports, he emphasized that

Pig Farmers Express Gratitude to Minister Narumon for Advocacy Amid Trade Pressure

Bangkok: A group of over 300 pig farmers has expressed their gratitude to the Minister of Agriculture, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, for her efforts in safeguarding the pig farming profession amid pressures stemming from trade negotiations with the United States. The government had been addressing concerns related to the import of pork offal from the U.S., a move that

PTT and SRT Mobilize Volunteers for Railway Community Housing Inspection

Bangkok: SRT cares about communities around their business premises, organizing volunteers to inspect the condition of the housing community buildings in the railway estate (Km.11). In addition, PTT Group joins forces to help earthquake victims in Myanmar. According to Thai News Agency, PTT Public Company Limited announced that recently, Ms. Mina Suphawiwat, Assistant Managing Director of Corporate Reputation and Social

Pruksa Holding Ventures into Home Construction Business to Capture 200 Billion Baht Market

Bangkok: Pruksa Holding has launched a new venture, “Plantnery by IHC,” under the operation of Inno Home Construction Co., Ltd. (IHC), targeting the expansive 200 billion baht home building market. The initiative emphasizes offering comprehensive services, highlighting strengths in rapid construction, quick move-in capabilities, and managing budget overruns, specifically targeting landowners. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Piya Prayong, Chief

CIMB Revises 2025 GDP Growth Forecast Amid Potential Impact of US Tariffs

Bangkok: CIMB Thai Bank’s research office has adjusted its projection for Thailand’s GDP growth in 2025 to 1.8%. The revision comes amidst concerns over potential additional US tax measures that could further lower the GDP growth to 1.4%. The economic landscape suggests a potential technical recession in the latter half of the year, with the policy interest rate anticipated to

Strict Travel Measures and Legal Amendments Target Drunk Driving During Songkran Festival 2015

Bangkok: Strict orders have been issued to ensure safe travel during the upcoming Songkran Festival 2015, with support for amendments to the drunk driving law to impose imprisonment for offenders. Mr. Surapong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport, has called for stringent measures to prevent road accidents during the holiday period, which marks a time when many people travel to celebrate

Bangchak Announces Oil Price Freeze During Songkran Festival

Bangkok: Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited has announced that it will not increase oil prices during the Songkran Festival, which takes place from April 12 to April 17. However, should global oil prices decrease, Bangchak will adjust its prices accordingly. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Seri Anupannan, Senior Executive Vice President of the Marketing Business Group at Bangchak, disclosed