Thailand Proposes Meeting Between PM and US President Trump for Trade Talks

By Reuters and published by AsiaOne.com THAILAND has proposed talks between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and US President Donald Trump this week, the Thai commerce minister said on Tuesday (Sep. 15), as the two countries seek to conclude negotiations on a bilateral trade deal and discuss tariff rates. Anutin is travelling to New York for the UN General Assembly. Thailand has proposed a meeting with Trump on Sep 17 or 18, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun told reporters, and said she expected it to happen. The Thai commerce ministry aims to conclude trade negotiations before the leaders’ talks, leaving tariff rates and any final adjustments for leader-level discussions, she said. Thailand expects to secure tariff-rate trade conditions on par with regional competitors, Suphajee said. In July, the US imposed a tariff of 12.5 percent on imports from Thailand. The US is Thailand’s largest export market, accounting for 24 percent of Thailand’s total exports so far this year. Thai Prime Minister with US President Donald Trump. Photo – Amarin TV Also read: A few among senatorial rigging suspects found to be eminent Bhumjaithai figures People’s to press misconduct, duty-negligence charges against election commissioners No Bhumjaithai suspects found guilty by election commissioners over senatorial rigging conspiracy Navy’s frigate project might hit snag due to domestic industry’s appeal Energy protesters contront PM at Gastech exhibition Sarcasm launched on House floor over hush-hush ties between election commissioners. Newin Several among 22 Bhumjaithai figures might be sued in Supreme Court over senatorial rigging plot Election Commissioners might be sued in Constitutional Court over senatorial rigging conspiracy Pheu Thai MPs tipped to abstain from voting for PM after censure debate 25 years later, WoT has the “War on Terror” achieved? Body of tourist washes up on Phuket beach THIRTEEN Phuket business associations have jointly sent a letter to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha urging him to order the quick repair of Highway 4029 that was damaged by floods triggered by tropical storm Nesat earlier this month as it links Patong beach to Phuket Town and the airport with both Thai and foreign tourists […] THE Government told keyboard warriors to ease up because the news they are spreading about the Thai Culture Ministry, now headed by suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, returning 20 antiques to Cambodia is something that occurred 25 years ago and to stop smearing the authorities, Thai Rath newspaper said today (July 4). Mr. Jirayu […] By Naewna and Reuters – published by CNA A THAI army’s deputy spokesperson compared the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to Cambodia’s senior leader Hun Sen in a post shared on his personal Facebook page pointing out that regimes focused solely on exploiting resources for a “single group” are more fragile than generally […] Click to buy a tablet Click to buy a watch for men Click to buy a watch for women Click to buy a stationery set Thai Newsroom earns a commission from affiliate links Exquisite 3-bedroom condo for sale at Bang Na Country Complex Exceptional 133.62 SqM penthouse condo with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms is available for sale. It is part of Bang Na Country Complex project in Bang Na, Bangkok, with BTS Bang Na station nearby. Price slashed from ฿6,180,000 (฿46,251/SqM) to just ฿4,008,600 (฿30,000/SqM). It is also available for long-term rental at ฿24,000 per month. Click for details Ex-FBI agent reveals: ‘Why do fugitives go to Thailand’ A book by former FBI agent John Schachnovsky entitled “Beyond the Badge” sheds light on why Thailand attracts fugitives and how FBI works with Thai, regional and global law enforcement agencies to track down criminals. We’re not actually going to use this for coffee! All ‘coffee’ donations go towards funding Thainewsroom.com which is being kept afloat by fast-dwindling funds of a veteran journalist. The content is free and your contributions will help us continue our independent reporting. You can transfer money directly to our Kasikorn bank account number 639-2-06487-5 Sincere thanks! By Thai Newsroom Reporters Farmers in a parched district of Kanchanaburi province have started getting good income after switching from cassava to Okinawa Purple sweet potatoes. Watch Thai Newsroom’s summary of local and foreign news and news video clips attached at the end of some of our reports.