Thailand awaits US nod for tariff talks date: PM

Thailand is waiting for the United States to give areply on when it will hold talks on trade tariffs, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.

- CHAIRITH YONPIAM

The government is arranging an appointment with Washington, and it is still not clear whether the talks will take place late this month or early next month, she said.

“We have to wait for the US to confirm the date,” the prime minister said, adding that Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, Thailand’s negotiation leader, has provided her with regular updates on preparations for the talks.