Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · EconomyPeople's Party MP faces ฿100M defamation lawsuit from Gulf Energy after criticizing government solar procurement at ฿2.25/unit. October 2026 hearing scheduled for witness testimony.
EconomyThailand’s 2.5% GDP surge could raise borrowing costs and lift select wages. Learn what it means for your loans, salary and tourism job prospects in 2025.
Economy · HealthThailand’s 30-Baht care expansion is diverting patients to public clinics, further squeezing private hospitals’ margins and weighing on Thai hospital stocks.
Tourism · EconomyThailand's tourism share is slipping as Vietnam and Malaysia surge. See how TAT's new 'Amazing 5 Economy' plan, tax breaks and visa perks through 2026 could affect residents nationwide.
Economy · TourismThailand’s surging baht is squeezing tourist budgets in 2026. Learn how resorts from Phuket to Chiang Mai are adding free perks to soften the blow—plus bonus tips to stretch every baht.
Health · EconomyThai state hospitals face an ฿11B funding gap, putting Thailand’s universal healthcare at risk. Explore proposed co-pays, private-insurance plans and new cash-flow fixes.
National News · EconomyCambodia’s seizure of a Thai trawler near the Cambodia–Thai border threatens seafood exports and crews. Learn the new paperwork rules Thai skippers must follow.
Politics · EconomyEnding the 2001 MoU 44 Thailand-Cambodia gas pact forces fresh talks, stalls offshore gas drilling and could drive Thai power bills even higher for years.
National News · EconomyCambodian navy seizes Thai trawler near Koh Kong; crew status unknown, 3 t of squid burned. Tighter permits and rising insurance loom for Trat-based boats.