EU’s €3 parcel fee puts Thailand between export opening and import risk
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
The EU’s new €3 customs duty on low-value e-commerce parcels may hit Chinese platforms such as SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress, but Thai exporters face both a chance to enter Europe and the risk of more cheap Chinese goods flooding ASEAN.
Dozens Killed in Europe Under Historic 45°C Heatwave
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
Europe is enduring its most severe and prolonged heatwave in history, forcing several Western and Central European countries to issue top-level weather alerts.
EU carry-on bag rules spark warnings of unnecessary fare rises
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
The EU’s new air passenger rights rules will require cabin baggage to be included in ticket prices from 2027, prompting Ryanair to warn that travellers could face unnecessary fare increases.
Thai firms in France urge Anutin to fast-track EU free trade deal
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
Thai businesses investing in France have urged Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to accelerate Thailand-EU FTA talks, saying a deal could slash EU tariffs on Thai goods to zero and strengthen exporters’ competitiveness.
Thailand urges Cambodia to curb statements undermining border ceasefire
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told Cambodian counterpart Prak Sokhonn that Thailand remains concerned over Cambodia’s statements on international platforms, saying they undermine efforts to move beyond the border conflict.
EU audits Thai produce residue controls, boosting confidence in Europe exports
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
EU food safety auditors inspect Thailand’s fruit and vegetable residue control system, reinforcing confidence in exports to Europe worth about 1 billion baht a year