Thai SMEs being hit by Chinese products flooding the market
THE US-CHINA trade war that has led to tariffs skyrocketing might soon turn into an economic storm for Thai people if Chinese products flood the market which could then lead to Thai SMEs being squeezed to the point of shutting down, Thai Rath newspaper said today (Apr. 17). China raised its duties on imports […]
Read MoreGovt urged to get ready for a flood of Myanmar refugees
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE GOVERNMENT WAS PRESSED today (Jan.18) to get prepared for a probable influx of refugees fleeing fighting across the border from the war-torn Myanmar where many townships have reportedly been seized by armed ethnic rebels. During a weekly interpellation at parliament, Move Forward MP Rangsiman Rome called on the Pheu […]
Read MoreAs many as 500,000 refugees might flee to Thailand from Myanmar
By Thai Newsroom Reporters AS MANY AS 500,000 REFUGEES might probably flee armed conflict between Myanmar government forces and ethnic rebel groups across the Thai-Myanmar border into Thai territory during anticipated dry-season offensive early next year. Former deputy National Security Council secretary-general Pongsakorn Rodchombhu said over the weekend a range of 350,000 to 500,000 […]
Read MoreThai army gears up for Myanmar refugee influx
ARMY Chief Gen. Narongphan Jitkaewthae went to Tak province to inspect the readiness to accommodate Myanmar refugees with seven places arranged to receive and shelter them, Thai Rath newspaper said today (March 18, 2021). He was briefed by Third Army commander Lt. Gen. Apichet Suesat and in the afternoon flew by helicopter to inspect the […]
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