Economy · PoliticsThai Business Leaders Demand Immediate Action on Bills, Debt and SMEs
FTI urges Thailand’s new cabinet to act at once: lock in sub-3-baht power bills, expand SME support and ease household debt before summer heat hits homes.
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Economy · PoliticsNext Thai Finance Minister Must Win Market’s Trust or Mortgage Rates Soar
Coalition scramble for Thailand’s finance minister could trigger mortgage hikes, a credit-rating downgrade, stalled rail projects and tax changes. Find out what residents must know now.
Tourism · EconomyThailand's 4.1T-Baht Tourism Overhaul Aims to Slash Bills and Simplify Visas
Discover Thailand’s 4.1-trillion-baht tourism plan offering tax breaks, cheaper energy and simpler visas to attract visitors and cut household bills—learn more
Politics · EconomyThai Election and Charter Vote to Shake Jobs, Rent & Baht
Thailand’s 2024 snap election and charter referendum could reshape conscription, rents, the baht and small-business rules. Learn what expats should do now.
Economy · PoliticsThai Residents Could Get Cheaper Power, Vouchers & New Jobs Soon
Thailand’s ฿480B ‘10 Plus’ plan will cut power bills below ฿3/unit, revive Half-Half vouchers and create 50,000 jobs before Loy Krathong—see who benefits.
Environment · EconomyKing Cobra Rescue in Phang-Nga Halts Traffic and Fuels Lottery Rush
Phang Nga king cobra rescue shut a school road for 4 hrs, risked ฿30k–฿50k antivenom cost and sparked a licence-plate lottery rush. Get safety advice now.
Politics · EconomyPheu Thai’s Yodchanan Vows to Protect ฿10k Wallet, Wage Hike in Coalition Talks
Trailing to third, Pheu Thai’s Yodchanan enters coalition talks to protect the THB 10,000 digital wallet and minimum wage hike—what’s at stake for Thai households.
Politics · EconomyBallot Disputes Could Stall Thailand’s Government After Triple Vote
Thailand’s first combined election and charter referendum drew a record 80% turnout. Recounts in key districts could delay final results and coalition talks.
Tourism · EconomyRail Links and Wellness Hubs Drive Chiang Rai’s Tourism Boom
Rail links, airport upgrades and a wellness-city plan are turning Chiang Rai into a major tourism hub, creating new opportunities for expats and locals.