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China's durian imports plunge as stricter checks catch out traders
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/06/2025
» HONG KONG - China's imports of fresh durians have fallen this year because of stricter sanitation checks at the border, according to people who follow the trade.
Thai regulator prepares for possible gas price spike
Published on 26/06/2025
» The tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran is giving Thai energy regulators more time to brace for liquefied natural gas (LNG) price fluctuations, which often lead to higher electricity bills, says an energy official who requested anonymity.
Thai growth projection cut to 1.7%
Published on 26/06/2025
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has downgraded its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection for Thailand to 1.7% from 3%.
Thai tourism businesses unfazed by casino bill delay
Published on 26/06/2025
» The government’s decision to put its entertainment complex bill on the back burner should not affect Thailand’s tourism industry, as the country has welcomed plenty of tourists without this type of attraction in the past, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Factbox: Airlines suspend Middle East flights
Published on 26/06/2025
» Israel's strikes against Iran have prompted international airlines to halt flights to some Middle East destinations due to air space closures and safety concerns.
Starbucks denies plans of full China sale as business stalls
Published on 26/06/2025
» Starbucks said it’s not currently considering a full sale of its China business, disputing a report from Caixin Global that had sent the shares higher in late trading, as the coffee giant battles cheaper local rivals in its second-biggest market.
Vietnam PM expects US trade deal before July tariff deadline
Published on 26/06/2025
» HANOI - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Wednesday he expected a trade deal with the United States before the expiration of a pause on 46% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese exports in early July.
Crunch time for eateries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/06/2025
» The Thai restaurant industry is battling significant headwinds this year, with some operators suggesting the forecast is even tougher than during the pandemic.
Government Savings Bank president likely to be next central bank governor
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/06/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, president of Government Savings Bank, is highly likely to be nominated as the new governor of the Bank of Thailand, with political leaders eager to shift the regulator's policy direction towards stronger monetary policies that they believe would support the economy.
Shippers told to prep contingency plans
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/06/2025
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) has observed a slowdown in orders for rice, chicken, rubber, food and electrical appliances due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the conflict in the Middle East.