Economy
Economic news in Thailand, including stock market updates, trade policies, and financial reports.
- Tourism News
Opinion divided on proposed 500 baht tourism tax
A plan to impose a 500 baht “tourism tax” on…
- Tourism News
FTI warns Thailand must reopen to international tourists
With such a long time since tourists were welcomed into…
- Tourism News
Thailand hotels hopeful on reopening, short-term focus on domestic travellers
With Thailand’s traditional high season approaching, along with plans to…
- Economy News
PM Prayut announces a 5-point plan for the future economy
In an online meeting hosted by the National Economic and…
- Thailand News
Cabinet approves measure to entice “high potential” foreigners to Thailand
The cabinet has approved a measure to entice “high potential”…
- Sponsored
The Thaiger Digital Summit – Seven Thai Tech Start-Ups Speak Out
Disrupt or Die. Tune in to a full-tilt, one-hour online…
- Economy News
Thai PM calls on state agencies to disburse allocated funds quickly to revive economy
The Thai PM is calling on state agencies to inject…
- Environment News
Island of rubbish: Koh Samui’s pollution problem remains unsolved
No one can argue with the appeal of visiting Thailand’s…
- World News
Myanmar’s economy to shrink by 18% due to military coup and Covid-19
The civil unrest following the February military coup, paired with…
- Economy News
JP Morgan includes Thailand in 5 economies most at risk from Delta variant
The investment banking firm JP Morgan says there are 5…
- Economy News
Property market in tourism areas relying on vaccines for recovery
Tourism destinations in Thailand are pinning their hopes on Covid-19…
- World News
Malaysia heads into another 2 week full lockdown
Malaysia is going back into a full lockdown for 2…
- World News
Myanmar coup and crisis cause major damage to its economy
The continued civic unrest after the military coup has ravaged…
- Economy News
15 most popular tourism provinces contribute 70% of total GDP
Wealth inequality around the world has always been the haves…
- Economy News
Thailand Consumer Confidence Index hits record low
The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce has reported…
- Economy News
Stimulus package gives more back the more you spend
A new stimulus package targeting middle and high-income people aims…
- Covid-19 News
Thai government mulling more relief packages in light of Covid-19 third wave
Thailand’s government is mulling more relief packages to help counteract…
- Economy News
Covid-19 again lowers Thai economic growth forecast to 2.3%
Thailand’s economic growth forecast was lowered to 2.3% as the…
- Economy News
Foreign investors eye business in Thailand as hotels face closure during new outbreak
The new wave of Covid-19 infections this month has led…
- Thailand News
New Covid-19 wave could cause the Thai economy to lose 100 billion baht per month
With more than 18,000 Covid-19 cases in 22 days, the…
- Economy News
8% March growth for Thai exports in promising recovery
An 8% increase in exports is expected for March fueled…
- Economy News
China grows 18.3%, the only major economy to grow in 2020
China’s economy set a record for growth in Q1, 2021,…
- Expats
Thailand looks at proposal to make it easier for expats and long-termers
Thailand is looking to make it easier for expats and…
- Songkran News
Songkran, Thailand’s wettest holiday, dampened by Covid-19
Holiday spending during Songkran, the one time when “raining on…
- Economy News
Thai baht performs worst of all Southeast Asian currencies
Among common currencies in Southeast Asia, the Thai baht was…
- Economy News
Thai government plans to draw in rich foreigners to live in Thailand
Say goodbye to the backpacker lifestyle of travelling through Thailand…
- Visa Information
Tourists in Thailand can apply for another 60 day extension, allowing a stay until July 27
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau is allowing visa extensions for tourists who…
- Economy News
Thai Chamber of Commerce calls for vaccine delivery to be speeded up
The chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce says officials…
- Phuket News
Tour bus operators in Phuket call for government help after a year of no work
Tour bus operators on the southern island of Phuket are…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s PM speeds up stimulus measures to boost domestic spending
Thailand’s PM is speeding up economic stimulus measures to continue…
- Thailand News
Soi Cowboy bar owner says the business has survived the pandemic, but revenue has fallen by 70%
Bangkok’s notorious red light district Soi Cowboy has survived the…
- Business News
Civil Aviation Authority to consider airlines’ requests to ease some Covid measures
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has singled out 8…
