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Thailand Presses for Tariff Relief in U.S. Trade Talks

BANGKOK – Thailand’s Finance Minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, confirmed on Friday that he will lead a high-level delegation to the United States next week for critical trade talks. The negotiations aim to avert the imposition of a 36% U.S. tariff on … Continue reading Thailand Presses for Tariff Relief in U.S. Trade Talks

TAT & Grab Launch ‘Explore Thailand – Trust Grab’

BANGKOK — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with on-demand giant Grab to roll out “Tiew Tua Thai Suk Kan Yai Wai Jai Grab – Explore Thailand, Enjoy More, Trust Grab,” a digital-first promotion designed to funnel … Continue reading TAT & Grab Launch ‘Explore Thailand – Trust Grab’

Thailand’s Covid-19 Wave Eases Health Ministry Says

BANGKOK — Thailand registered 65 880 new Covid-19 cases and three deaths between 25 and 31 May, the Public Health Ministry confirmed this week. Although the figure looks steep, epidemiologists insist the country passed its seasonal peak in mid-May and … Continue reading Thailand’s Covid-19 Wave Eases Health Ministry Says

Border Skirmish Between Thailand and Cambodia

BANGKOK – A brief but deadly military clash between Thai and Cambodian forces near the disputed Preah Vihear region has reignited longstanding border tensions, leading to the closure of several border crossings and prompting calls for calm from regional and international … Continue reading Border Skirmish Between Thailand and Cambodia

Thailand: Island Closures to Protect Fragile Ecosystems

BANGKOK – In 2025, Thailand continues its commitment to environmental conservation by implementing seasonal closures of several popular islands. These measures are designed to allow natural ecosystems to recover from the impacts of tourism and to ensure visitor safety during … Continue reading Thailand: Island Closures to Protect Fragile Ecosystems