Thailand seeks to conclude ART talks before final US tariff decision
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Thailand is seeking to finalise ART negotiations while preparing legislation to ban forced-labour imports and awaiting a US decision on excess capacity.
Anutin orders action on labour and capacity risks tied to US tariffs
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered agencies to address forced-labour and excess-capacity concerns in a bid to reduce the risk of further US trade measures.
Thailand on alert as US shifts trade war to Section 301 probes
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
The US is moving from broad reciprocal tariffs to targeted Section 301 investigations, putting Thailand under scrutiny over forced labour controls and industrial overcapacity.
Thai labour coalition to rally against CARE pension formula
SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026
Thailand’s labour coalition will petition the prime minister on July 21, warning that the CARE pension formula could reduce benefits for workers insured under Section 33.
Thailand faces two US Section 301 proceedings as tariff expiry nears
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
Thailand is seeking the least damaging outcome from US Section 301 proceedings over forced labour import controls and alleged excess manufacturing capacity.