Canine distemper caused the deaths of 72 tigers at two animal parks in Chiang Mai earlier this month, not avian influenza, and there was no transmission to humans, it was announced on Tuesday.

The State Audit Office (SAO) has defended a morale-boosting music video it made in light of public comments questioning its appropriateness at a time when many questions remain unanswered about the collapse of its building that claimed over 90 lives last year.

The latest US tariff measures, which impose a uniform 15% import tariff on goods worldwide, is seen as a positive signal for the Thai economy and is expected to help push Thailand’s GDP growth above 2%, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

The deaths of 72 tigers at a tourist attraction in Chiang Mai last week have been called into question, with the source of the virus and bacteria blamed for the fatalities yet to be clearly identified.

Outbound shipments of electronic products and stronger inbound demand for raw materials and machinery pushed Thailand’s exports and imports to their highest levels in four years, as the country seeks a trade agreement with the United States.

A reset of many US tariffs to a uniform 15% will strengthen Thailand’s appeal as a manufacturing and investment hub, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.