BANGKOK: Thailand expects to receive US tariff rates by Aug 1 that are close to those imposed on other countries in the region, the finance minister said on Friday (Jul 18) following talks with the United States Trade Representative. Thailand faces a 36 per cent tariff from Washington if a deal cannot be reached before Aug 1 . The United States was Thailand's largest export market last year, accounting for 18.3 per cent of total shipments, or US$54.96 billion. Washington has put its deficit