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Anutin heads to New York but no sign yet of news on the US Thai trade deal as problems simmer at home
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Washington adds a fresh condition to Thailand’s US trade deal as Anutin heads for New York. The expected Trump call remains unconfirmed while Senate, ballot and exam scandals persist and ordinary Thais struggle with living costs.
Key facts
- Anutin cites ฿20 billion scam seizures and improved credit outlook while defending government in Tokyo
- In Tokyo, Anutin defended his government, citing ฿20 billion in scam-related asset seizures and Fitch’s improved outlook
- Meanwhile, ordinary Thais are cutting meals and buying cheaper food as public debt approaches its 70% statutory ceiling.
- Senate collusion case hangs over Bangkok as 77 people face Supreme Court action after EC decision
- The Senate collusion case has sent 77 people towards the Supreme Court, including 26 serving senators
- Washington adds a fresh condition to Thailand’s US trade deal as Anutin heads for New York
Summary
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul heads to New York with Thailand’s crucial US trade deal hitting a fresh hurdle after Washington imposed another undisclosed condition. A telephone call with President Donald Trump was expected to seal the agreement, but remains unconfirmed. In Tokyo, Anutin defended his government, citing ฿20 billion in scam-related asset seizures and Fitch’s improved outlook. Yet trouble is mounting at home.
Thailand’s long-running trade negotiations with the United States have hit another snag at a critical moment. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul disclosed the setback before heading to New York. Washington has introduced one additional condition before the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade can be concluded. However, Anutin has not disclosed what the new American demand involves.