Thai exports rise to 3-year high

Thai exports rise to 3-year high

Thailand's exports rose for a ninth straight month in March and more than expected, reaching the highest level in three years, although steep US tariffs remain a concern, the Commerce Ministry reported on Thursday.

PM targets export origin fraud to protect Thai trade integrity

The Department of Foreign Trade will lead short-term efforts, including consultations with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to establish new criteria for issuing origin certificates. BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has convened a meeting with four key agencies to address growing concerns over “origin fraud,” the practice of falsely labeling goods as Thai to secure trade benefits. Representatives from the Ministry of …

Two issues led to Thai-US talks being postponed: Pichai - ThaiResidents.com - Thai Local News

DEPUTY Prime Minister/Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said today (Apr. 22) US is concerned about two key issues which will be brought up when the postposed Thai-US tariff negotiations take place, Naewna newspaper said. The first is that while US wants more Thai exports to flow in, it is concerned about other countries manipulating the currency. The second is exporting false claim of origin products and both sides have to discuss and reach a…

Currency Concerns and Origin Disputes Stall Thai-US Trade Talks

Picture courtesy of Amarin TV In a significant twist to Thai-US relations, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, highlighted two pressing concerns that have put trade negotiations on pause. Scheduled tariff talks have been sidetracked due to US apprehensions over currency manipulation and the export of falsely-originated products. The negotiations await rescheduling as both nations brace for detailed discussion…

Two issues led to Thai-US talks being postponed: Pichai - Thai Newsroom

DEPUTY Prime Minister/Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said today (Apr. 22) US is concerned about two key issues which will be brought up when the postposed Thai-US tariff negotiations take place, Naewna newspaper said. The first is that while US wants more Thai exports to flow in, it is concerned about other countries manipulating the […] The post Two issues led to Thai-US talks being postponed: Pichai appeared first on Thai Newsroom.