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Thailand Secures U.S. Trade Deal, Boosting GDP Growth Outlook

Bangkok: Kasikorn Research Center expects Thailand’s GDP to grow by 1.5% in 2025 following the finalization of a US tariff deal. According to Thai News Agency, the agreement has resulted in an improved tariff rate of 19%, which supports the economic outlook for Thailand in 2025. The Kasikorn Research Center announced that on August 1, 2025, the United States implemented

Thai Oil Wins 3 ASEAN CG Awards

Kuala lumpur: Thai Oil wins three awards for good corporate governance (CG) at the ASEAN level from the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard 2024. Thai Oil Public Company Limited announced that it received three awards from the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard Project 2024: Country Top 5 PLCs, ASEAN Top 50 PLCs, and ASEAN Asset Class PLCs. This is the third consecutive

Phao Phum Projects Improved Second Quarter GDP with Favorable US Tariff Impact

Bangkok: “Phao Phum” has disclosed that the GDP for the second quarter is expected to exceed previous forecasts, highlighting the beneficial impact of a 19% US import tax. This tax rate is seen as a reflection of Thailand’s manufacturing strength, providing structural advantages and paving the way for increased export investment. Plans are underway to introduce soft loan measures to

Ministry of Commerce and Private Sector Collaborate to Tackle Impact of Trump’s Tariffs

Bangkok: The Ministry of Commerce is taking proactive steps to mitigate the impact of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration by engaging with the private sector and the Thai Chamber of Commerce. The ministry is working to expedite plans addressing issues across the entire trade spectrum, from upstream to downstream, and aims to open new markets to bolster Thailand’s

Pichai Chunhavajira Elected Unopposed as President of Asian Boxing Association

Bangkok: Pichai Chunhavajira has been elected unopposed as the president of the Asian Boxing Association (ABA), marking a new era of transparency and commitment to Olympic Games objectives. Chunhavajira, who also serves as Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of the International Boxing Association of Thailand, will lead the ABA for a four-year term. According to Thai News

Thai Women’s Volleyball Team Triumphs Over Indonesia in 2025 CV League

Nakhon ratchasima: The Thai women’s volleyball team secured a 3-1 victory against Indonesia in their second match at the 2025 CV League Women’s Volleyball Tournament, Field 1, held at Terminal 21 Korat Shopping Center. According to Thai News Agency, the Thai team, dressed in black, had previously defeated the Philippines 3-1 in their opening match. The encounter against Indonesia drew

TISCO Predicts US Interest Rate to Stay at 19% in August Amid Thai Trade Success

Bangkok: TISCO estimates that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will maintain the US interest rate at 19% in August. According to Thai News Agency, Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn, Chief Executive Officer of TISCO Securities Co., Ltd., praised the Thai trade negotiation team for their performance in recent US trade discussions. He commended Deputy Prime Minister Pichai and the team for securing a

Thailand Hosts First Poker Tournament Demonstration to Boost Economy

Bangkok: The grand opening of Thailand’s first poker demonstration competition is set to invigorate the economy, potentially generating tens of billions of baht annually. Mr. Kritsada Tantherdtit, Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Sports, inaugurated the event at the WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition 2025, held at the Emsphere Shopping Mall in Bangkok. The ceremony was graced by Police Major