US President Donald Trump said on Friday an 80% tariff on Chinese goods "seems right," for the first time suggesting a specific alternative to the 145% levies he has imposed on Chinese imports ahead of closely watched weekend talks.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged all economic ministries to follow closely the world economic situation and the dispute between China and the US, which may have impacts on the Thai economy, according to Government Spokesperson Professor Narumon Pinyosinwat.