US may ease more Russian oil sanctions as crude prices surge above $90
SATURDAY, MARCH 07, 2026
Scott Bessent says the US may lift additional sanctions on Russian oil after allowing Indian refiners to buy Russian crude, in a bid to steady markets as oil climbs above US$90 a barrel.
US visa sanctions on Thai officials do not affect existing visa holders
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
The US visa sanctions imposed on Thai officials will not affect those who already hold valid visas, Chayika Wongnapachant, adviser to the Foreign Minister, said on Thursday.
Thailand unaffected by US, EU moves on Uyghur deportation: Phumtham
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025
The European Union (EU) and the United States' actions against the deportation of Uyghurs have no impact on Thailand, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Monday.
Thai plastics firm to pay $20M to settle US Iran sanctions breach
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024
A Bangkok-based plastics firm has agreed to pay US$20 million to settle with the US over 467 “egregious” violations of Iran sanctions, the US Treasury announced on Friday.