Thailand aims to boost cross-border trade World

Thailand aims to boost cross-border trade

The Thai government has set a goal of reviving cross-border trade including transit trade this year after the value contracted by 2.6% in 2023 from the previous year to 1.74 trillion THB (47.6 billion USD).
Thailand strengthens cooperation with Cambodia against trans-border pollution World

Thailand strengthens cooperation with Cambodia against trans-border pollution

The Thai government is accelerating efforts to hold talks with its Cambodian counterpart to address transboundary air pollution, which is posing an increasing threat to the health of people in Thailand, as the dry season, is expected to be dryer and longer this year due to the El Nino phenomenon, gets underway.
Thai baht faces risk of continued decline World

Thai baht faces risk of continued decline

Thailand’s domestic currency (baht) is experiencing its worst January since 2020 with a loss of nearly 4% versus the US dollar, and heavy outflows signal more downfall for the currency.