Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Economy · National NewsThailand investigates delayed sugar subsidies as farmers demand faster payouts for fresh-cut cane. Program cuts PM2.5 pollution but faces payment hurdles.
National News · EconomyThailand offers 10,000 vetted holiday jobs for students ages 15-17 while enforcing strict child labor laws with fines up to 2M baht. What expats & parents need to know.
Economy · TechHonda pivots to hybrids after historic loss, reshaping Thai automotive sector. New models launching 2027-2029 could impact employment and regional supply chains.
Economy · ImmigrationThailand's fertility crisis creates investment opportunities in elder care, fertility tourism, extended visa options & silver economy. How residents can benefit.
Tech · EconomyMalaysia seized $430M in AI chips. Here's how stricter customs enforcement across Thailand and ASEAN will impact your business and tech imports.
National News · EconomyThailand reviews 5,200 land claims at Thap Lan using occupancy records and satellite data to separate pre-1981 farmers from speculators. All transactions frozen pending verification.
Tech · EconomyThailand's fintech boom brings convenience but ASEAN regulatory gaps raise costs for expats, businesses, remittances & cross-border payments. What to know.
Tech · EconomyThailand's mobile data will hit 56GB monthly by 2031—40% above global average. How rising 5G adoption and AI usage will affect your mobile plans and work.
Politics · EconomyParliament approves 10.32B baht budget transfer amid opposition warnings of minimal impact and concerns over hidden liabilities and future borrowing plans.