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Falling durian prices push Malaysia towards overland exports to China
Falling durian prices push Malaysia towards overland exports to China
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
A bumper crop has halved prices and strained air-freight capacity, prompting officials to study lower-cost truck shipments into China and access to buyers beyond coastal cities.Sihasak Champions 'Resilient Openness' to Shield Thai Trade from Global Splits
Sihasak Champions 'Resilient Openness' to Shield Thai Trade from Global Splits
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow rejects isolationism, calling for smart integration and borderless co-creation to weather geopolitical risksUS invokes Section 301 to impose 25% tariff on Brazilian imports
US invokes Section 301 to impose 25% tariff on Brazilian imports
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The United States will impose a new 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports from July 22, citing unfair trade practices, while Brazil plans WTO action and retaliatory measures.Bangkok orders three venues to halt operations after deadly Lat Phrao pub fire
Bangkok orders three venues to halt operations after deadly Lat Phrao pub fire
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The BMA has taken action against three entertainment venues and launched safety inspections across all 50 districts following the deadly Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao fire.Thai business formations increase despite lower registered capital
Thai business formations increase despite lower registered capital
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
New business registrations reached 7,979 in June and 44,773 in the first half, while registered capital declined in both periods.KIHA 183 takes travellers to Saraburi for century-old flower rite
KIHA 183 takes travellers to Saraburi for century-old flower rite
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Ride the KIHA 183 to Saraburi, Thailand, on July 28-29, 2026, for the Buddhist Lent flower alms-giving ceremony, temple visits and a commemorative sacred amulet.Thailand weighs due-diligence law as OECD flags ESG gaps, export risks and procurement reform
Thailand weighs due-diligence law as OECD flags ESG gaps, export risks and procurement reform
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The OECD says Thailand is considering corporate due-diligence legislation as global companies struggle to turn ESG policies into measurable actionCan Thailand conclude the FTA deal with the EU soon?
Can Thailand conclude the FTA deal with the EU soon?
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Thailand is aiming to conclude its free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union by the end of this year. But can it keep to that timeline while negotiating some of the agreement's most challenging chapters?DBD tightens nominee crackdown, orders financial-trail checks in 16 risk provinces
DBD tightens nominee crackdown, orders financial-trail checks in 16 risk provinces
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Business Development will require Thai shareholders and company directors in high-risk firms to submit bank statements from August 1, as it intensifies checks on suspected nominee structures.