3 hours ago, FlorC said:

Are there US made cars with right hand steering wheel ?

Just now, CallumWK said:

 

Why you not try to answer my comment?

 

Vietnam set 0% tariffs on US goods, and agreed to import more from the US, yet Trump still slapped a 20% tariff on imports from Vietnam.

 

Why would any country be willing to do a deal with trump the crook, when it is clear it is a one way street with him?

 

In the case of Vietnam, I'm guessing the American exports to Vietnam are not that much, while Vietnamese exports to the US are still low cost enough to compete even with the tariffs and can be expected to accelerate so much that Vietnam still stands to rake in a huge surplus. A surplus that is likely to come at the expense of Thailand. 

Dont about the tariffs but i was in a bar in sukumvit soi 5..they asked 220 baht for a small beer.

I said its expensive and the waitress get angry and said..so go buy beer in 7/11.

So i did..its the same i thinking about pricing in Thailand..if its much cheaper in neighbor countries people will go there.

4 hours ago, dinsdale said:

I'm thinking Thai arrogance had a role to play. Well they've got a few more weeks to recognise Trump has more economic power and the only way to reduce the 36% is to accept Trump has the upper hand. Like Vietnam has done. Vietnam will surge whilst Thailand will suffer.

This is what happens when the entire Thai government are consumed by the drama over a strip of boarder land and who will be PM next. Thailand is not a serious country. They allowed these distractions to take their eye off the ball. Very different than Vietnam who was done early. I don’t think people appreciate just how badly Vietnam has been emptying the Thai rice bowl.

2 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

Jeez, £95k for that heap of rubbish. How is it possible to get such a low amount of hp from a massive 6.2 litre engine?

Inefficient, old fashioned push rod technology, plastic panels, nasty interior. There is a very good reason no one outside of America buys American cars, tariffs or no tariffs.

They’re electric now

 

1 minute ago, John Drake said:

 

In the case of Vietnam, I'm guessing the American exports to Vietnam are not that much, while Vietnamese exports to the US are still low cost enough to compete even with the tariffs and can be expected to accelerate so much that Vietnam still stands to rake in a huge surplus. A surplus that is likely to come at the expense of Thailand. 

 

Lot of footwear, clothes and electronics are imported to the US from Vietnam.

 

If there is 20% tariff added to those, the importers are not gonna eat them.

 

Footwear and clothing is relative low cost, but we are talking here about millions of items, so it will make a significant dent in the profits of companies like Nike.

 

Electronics are not low cost items, so 20% added makes a difference, and the US consumer is gonna pay that.

5 hours ago, ozz1 said:

Wow that's not good for exports time to lower baht and look for other export markets

Or maybe just lower the tariffs that Thailand charges on all USA stuff imported here. 

4 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Correct. Fuel prices down. Core inflation down a bit but not increasing. Going up though are blue collar jobs and investment. 

you understand that the 2.7% inflation right now is on top of the inflation of last year?! Prices still go up and if you understand that tariffs are taxes paid by the American consumers, more and higher tariffs only mean one thing: higher inflation for Americans

Was in Rimping yesterday and a box of Cheerios was 599 baht.  Trumps tax sounds like a bargain to Thailand.  How about the 200% tax on

a Mustang here?  

4 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

It was clearly a big mistake for Thailand to align itself with BRICS

 

However, I am really disappointed with all the countries negotiating with Trump. There is only one way to deal with a bully, and that is to fight back and give him a bloody nose.  Playing his game means he wins.

The USA is not a bully. The bullies are the other countries that expect to sell all their goods into the USA for free but put huge tariffs on American stuff going into their country. The only way to deal with a bully is to hit back which is what America is doing now.

Its not just the tariffs and non-tariffs. I think this high rate has a lot to do with the charges customs makes when importing things from the USA as well. Until now, you could send anything to the USA without paying additional fees. But to have something from the US shipped here you would have to pay double the cost in fees plus taxes added to the total. Totally unfair trading practices. 

Another point is that Thailand has had many chances to go to the US and negotiate a deal, then cancelling their plans and trying to reschedule their meeting. Delays for little or no reason when compared to the bigger picture. 

If the Tariff is not negotiated then Thailand will suffer even more.  

How much tariff tax do Thailand pay at the moment ?

1 minute ago, lor said:

The USA is not a bully. The bullies are the other countries that expect to sell all their goods into the USA for free but put huge tariffs on American stuff going into their country. The only way to deal with a bully is to hit back which is what America is doing now.

 

  How's the weather over there in "Opposite World"?

5 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

Lot of footwear, clothes and electronics are imported to the US from Vietnam.

 

If there is 20% tariff added to those, the importers are not gonna eat them.

 

Footwear and clothing is relative low cost, but we are talking here about millions of items, so it will make a significant dent in the profits of companies like Nike.

 

Electronics are not low cost items, so 20% added makes a difference, and the US consumer is gonna pay that.

 

Nike isn't alone is it? Aren't a lot of footwear companies in Vietnam? The tariffs, then, would cause the companies to absorb some of the costs, raise prices to US customers, and also find ways to save on production (cheaper quality). And again I expect Vietnam to gain at the expense of places like Thailand. A pity. I'd rather see the investment go to the Philippines, as in the end, Vietnam when pushed will side with China.

13 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

NO

Just now, John Drake said:

 

Nike isn't alone is it? Aren't a lot of footwear companies in Vietnam? The tariffs, then, would cause the companies to absorb some of the costs, raise prices to US customers, and also find ways to save on production (cheaper quality). And again I expect Vietnam to gain at the expense of places like Thailand. A pity. I'd rather see the investment go to the Philippines, as in the end, Vietnam when pushed will side with China.

I doubt what you say is true. American has standards that must be met for products sent there. 

Also, Vietnam has their own arguments with China since China has added Vietnams seas to their maps claiming as theirs. 

4 hours ago, Karma80 said:

He writes like a child. A post US world should be in the sights on most of Asia now.

I was thinking the the exact opposite, that is one great signature !!

3 minutes ago, thesetat said:

I doubt what you say is true. American has standards that must be met for products sent there. 

Also, Vietnam has their own arguments with China since China has added Vietnams seas to their maps claiming as theirs. 

 

You say I'm lying about American shoe manufacturing in Vietnam and how it will be costed out. Then, look at this: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/03/retailers-respond-to-trump-vietnam-trade-deal.html

 

As for China and Vietnam. China controls the Mekong and therefore controls Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Why only 36% ?

2 minutes ago, thesetat said:

NO

No what? You asked if US car manufacturers make right hand drives (right hand steering wheel as you put it). The answer is of course they do. The pic I attached is from Ford Australia.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World via AFP

 

In a bold trade manoeuvre, US President Donald Trump has imposed a hefty 36% tariff on Thai imports. This significant levy is part of a sweeping action targeting over twelve countries, with the new tariffs set to take effect on 1st August 2025.

 

Thailand finds itself in the crosshairs as Trump aims to secure more favourable trade conditions for the United States.

 

The broad strategy covers various nations with tariffs ranging from 25% to 40%, depending on the country. The tariffs are as follows:

 

• Japan and South Korea: 25%
• Malaysia, Tunisia, Kazakhstan: 25%
• South Africa, Bosnia & Herzegovina: 30%
• Indonesia: 32%
• Bangladesh, Serbia: 35%
• Cambodia and Thailand: 36%
• Laos and Myanmar: 40%

Originally introduced in April, these tariffs were paused for 90 days, allowing for negotiations. However, Trump has extended the pause to 1st August through an executive order, granting extra time for affected nations.

 

The pause came into effect after the tariffs were first announced in April and then suspended until July 9th. In recent communications, Trump has issued formal letters to the countries concerned, clearly outlining the looming consequences should they fail to seal a deal before the deadline.

 

The move raises questions about potential impacts on international relations and economic stability. The increased tariffs might lead to higher costs for US consumers, as well as strain on diplomatic ties.

 

As negotiations continue, eyes are on the affected countries to see how they will respond to secure better trade conditions.

 

This latest trade action underscores Trump's aggressive approach to international commerce, as the US seeks to renegotiate terms with key economic partners. Whether the initiative will yield the desired results remains to be seen, with the clock ticking towards the August deadline.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS World 2025-07-08

 

 

 

  Look what happened to Crysler.

Sorry Donald Thailand dose not want your low quality high priced goods. 

 

50 minutes ago, 0ffshore360 said:

So who dictated the tariffs?

This is about tariffs placed on Thailand, nothing to do with US deserving Taco

4 hours ago, transam said:

Thailand must think about how much tax and duty they have been charging for car imports for a very long time. Could add up to 200%.

So I don't think LOS has much to complain about........

What goes around comes around the Thai's have been too smug and incompetent for far too long 

5 minutes ago, Hardcastle P said:

  Look what happened to Crysler.

Sorry Donald Thailand dose not want your low quality high priced goods. 

 

You do realise that the high price is because of 300% taxes, duties etc. put on top don't you?

11 minutes ago, John Drake said:

 

You say I'm lying about American shoe manufacturing in Vietnam and how it will be costed out. Then, look at this: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/03/retailers-respond-to-trump-vietnam-trade-deal.html

 

As for China and Vietnam. China controls the Mekong and therefore controls Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

You said quality would be reduce... It would not. 

11 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

No what? You asked if US car manufacturers make right hand drives (right hand steering wheel as you put it). The answer is of course they do. The pic I attached is from Ford Australia.

Ok, they make them for exports only.

58 minutes ago, moskito said:

Just ANSWER him with buying NOTHING from USAmerica anymore, from CocaCola to Pringles, LUX soap and all the other cr4p in supermarkets and do not watch USAmerican TV series anymore. I know its hard but its the only way they learn they are NOT the WORLD!!! 
For most USAmericans USAmerica is THE WORLD to them. 
.
and yes i write USAmerica because i am having friends in Mexico, Nicaragua, Colombia, Brazil and Peru and even Canada... ALL AMERICANS!! 
.
most USAmericans cant  even handle a WORLD map, i met a guy in Detroit once he told me, when he will visit Germany next year, he will have a stopover in Brazil, it must be very close .... and no,  was not the brother of Madonna,  even if he had the same level...nice guy but... 

You are correct, compared to most Europeans and even many Latinos, Americans are incredibly unsophisticated about the world, just look at Donald Trump, he's a great example of that. 

 

All that America First nonsense gets pretty tiring to listen to after a while. I think the vast majority of the world at this point just doesn't want to hear it. 

26 minutes ago, thesetat said:

Its not just the tariffs and non-tariffs. I think this high rate has a lot to do with the charges customs makes when importing things from the USA as well. Until now, you could send anything to the USA without paying additional fees. But to have something from the US shipped here you would have to pay double the cost in fees plus taxes added to the total. Totally unfair trading practices. 

Another point is that Thailand has had many chances to go to the US and negotiate a deal, then cancelling their plans and trying to reschedule their meeting. Delays for little or no reason when compared to the bigger picture. 

If the Tariff is not negotiated then Thailand will suffer even more.  

My guess is that Thailand has been contacting the White House and they have been totally unprepared for negotiations, and have been putting Thailand off until they have some semblance of a cohesive strategy. Trump has no idea what he's doing from one day to the next and my guess is that he's quite senile at this point. If not senile, most certainly insane. 

What this means economically?🌎

6 hours ago, anchadian said:

And the letter is addressed to a deputy PM not the acting PM.

Letter also sent to the King of Thailand.

Addressed to the Minister of Transport. Wasn't he once hailed as a hero in Australia, or something like that?